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August 15 th , 1969

August 15 th , 1969. Well come on all of you big strong men, Uncle Sam needs your help again,. he got himself in a terrible jam, way down yonder in Vietnam,. put down your books and pick up a gun, we're gunna have a whole lotta fun. and its 1,2,3 what are we fightin for ?

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August 15 th , 1969

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  1. August 15th, 1969

  2. Well come on all of you big strong men, Uncle Sam needs your help again,

  3. he got himself in a terrible jam, way down yonder in Vietnam,

  4. put down your books and pick up a gun, we're gunna have a whole lotta fun

  5. and its 1,2,3 what are we fightin for? don't ask me I don't give a dam, the next stop is Vietnam,

  6. and its 5,6,7 open up the pearly gates.

  7. Well there aint no time to wonder why...WHOPEE we're all gunna die.

  8. now come on wall street don't be slow, why man this's war a-go-go,

  9. there's plenty good money to be made, supplyin' the army with the tools of the trade

  10. just hope and pray that when they drop the bomb, they drop it on the Vietcong

  11. and its 1,2,3 what are we fightin for? don't ask me I don't give a dam, the next stop is Vietnam,

  12. and its 5,6,7 open up the pearly gates.

  13. Well there aint no time to wonder why...WHOPEE we're all gunna die.

  14. now come on generals lets move fast, your big chance is here at last.

  15. now you go out and get those reds cuz the only good commie is one thats dead,

  16. you know that peace can only be won, when you blow em all to kingdom come.

  17. and its 1,2,3 what are we fightin for? don't ask me I don't give a dam, the next stop is Vietnam,

  18. and its 5,6,7 open up the pearly gates.

  19. Well there aint no time to wonder why...WHOPEE we're all gunna die.

  20. and its 1,2,3 what are we fightin for? don't ask me I don't give a dam, the next stop is Vietnam,

  21. and its 5,6,7 open up the pearly gates.

  22. Well there aint no time to wonder why...WHOPEE we're all gunna die.

  23. now come on mothers throughout the land, pack your boys off to vietnam,

  24. come on fathers don't hesitate, send your sons off before its too late,

  25. be the first one on your block to have your boy come home in a box

  26. and its 1,2,3 what are we fightin for? don't ask me I don't give a dam, the next stop is Vietnam,

  27. and its 5,6,7 open up the pearly gates.

  28. Well there aint no time to wonder why...WHOPEE we're all gunna die.

  29. Vietnam Divides the Nation

  30. The Credibility Gap • As the war progressed, reports from the US government claimed that the war was going well and nearly won • News reports showed otherwise • Difference between what the government was saying and what was really happening became known as the credibility gap • Created a distrust for the government by the American people • Vietnam on TV video

  31. Teach-Ins • College professors across the country began to oppose the war • Established teach-ins • Informal discussions between professors and students about the war and the reasons why it was wrong • Helped spread opposition to the war across the country • Teach-In

  32. Opposition to the Draft • During the Vietnam War, students in college could defer their draft call until they graduated • Resulted in a large portion of the military being made up by low-income individuals and minorities • Draft became associated with racism • Protests against the draft began to grow • Burning of draft cards (video) • “Draft Dodging” • Leaving the country to avoid being drafted

  33. Hawks & Doves • Not everyone opposed the war • 53% of Americans supported stronger action in 1968 • Thought the anti-war protesters were un-patriotic • Became known as the “Hawks” • Anti-war protesters were a loud minority • Only 24% of Americans in 1968 wanted an end to the war • Became known as the “Doves” • Differences in opinion about the war divided the nation

  34. Quick Review • What did the difference between government reports and news reports of the war become known as? • What impact did the teach-ins have on the American public? • Why did some people find the draft during the Vietnam War to be racist? • What were people called who supported the war effort? The Credibility Gap Helped to spread opposition to the war African-Americans made up a large portion of those drafted Hawks

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