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Americans Are Divided Vietnam War. Pgs. 381. Public Opinion. The Vietnam War divided public opinion . Two thoughts: The war was needed to stop the spread of Communism. The war was a Civil War that should be settled by the Vietnamese themselves. Division in the Government.
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Americans Are DividedVietnam War Pgs. 381
Public Opinion • The Vietnam War divided public opinion. • Two thoughts: • The war was needed to stop the spread of Communism. • The war was a Civil War that should be settled by the Vietnamese themselves.
Division in the Government • Division in thought was also apparent in the government. • Leaders in the government sided with the Hawks or Doves. • Hawks – supported the war • Doves – wanted the war to end
American Casualties • As the number of American casualties climbed into the thousands, more and more people began to oppose the war. • Why?
Protests at Home • All over the United States, protests and marches against the war were held.
Draft • Some young Americans were angry about being drafted. • They burned their draft cards in protest. • Some moved to Canada to avoid the draft.
President Johnson • The problems of the war made President Johnson decide not to run for re-election in 1968.