Vietnam And Its Effects On The Country

The Vietnam 1 Running head: SOCIAL EFFECTS OF THE VIETNAM WAR The Vietnam War's Effects on American Society Halley E. Moore Metro High School- St. Louis The Vietnam 2 Abstract The Vietnam War had a profound effect on American society. It changed the way we viewed our government, the media, and our Constitutional rights. Because of this shift in perspective, the country was torn apart and yet still came together in new and different ways.

The 1960's were a time of radical change in the society of America. A sense of liberalism could be felt though out the counting during the middle of the decade. The infamous Vietnam War and the new alternative culture were pushing the United States towards a time of liberalism and a nationwide rebellion against the social norms. The first combat forces were sent to Da Nang in 1965, by a formally anti war President, Lyndon B Johnson. The question of why the United States was engaging in a war between North and South Vietnam was raised. Anti war rebellions sprouted up all across the country, all asking the same question, “What are we fighting for?” This alternative culture started to develop though out America. Men, women, youth and

The impact of the Vietnam War upon the soldiers who fought there was huge. The experience forever changed how they would think and act for the rest of their lives. One of the main reasons for this was there was little to no understanding by the soldiers as to why they were fighting this war. They felt they were killing innocent people, farmers, poor hard working people, women, and children were among their victims. Many of the returning soldiers could not fall back in to their old life styles. First they felt guilt for surviving many of their brothers in arms. Second they were haunted by the atrocities of war. Some soldiers could not go back to the mental state of peacetime. Then there were soldiers Tim O’Brien meant while in

The Vietnam War had an influence on veterans in more than one way, including massive loss of lives and increased violence. American veterans bore physical and emotional injuries that they have carried for the rest of their lives, and many remained loyal and proud of their services to the United States of America. American soldiers in Vietnam served in individual capacities, leading to difficulties in adjustments back at home and others becoming drug addicts. Their addiction to drugs was supported by the challenges brought about by transitioning to a peaceful existence, drugs available in America and the lack of federal programs that could assist the veterans in coping with life at home after war.

The Cold War era proxy war known as the Vietnam War wrecked global havoc during 1955-1975. Although the destruction on the ground occurred in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, the bloodshed of the war was just one part of a much larger worldwide communism versus capitalism battle headed by the United States and the Soviet Union. For the U.S., diplomatic and military policies had never before been so tightly intertwined with domestic policies. The war in Vietnam had such an impact on the home front in America that the term, “The Vietnam Syndrome” is still repeated to this day. The war, which is sometimes seen as a part of the larger anti-communist policy of ‘containment’, is largely to blame for the near destruction of three presidencies, as well as causing numerous political and social divides, a detrimental effect on the U.S. economy, and a credibility gap that caused distrust between government and the people. The focus on the war meant that many domestic issues such as the civil rights movement, the war on poverty, and Johnson’s ideology of the ‘Great Society’, were neglected by the government and therefore limited in their progress. The overall domestic impact of the war in Vietnam was largely negative and extremely divisive.

For many Americans it is common knowledge to know about the Vietnam War; however, for some Americans the Vietnam War is ancient history, dishonorable, but irrelevant nonetheless. If people do not physically see the many horrors of war it is easy to forget; although maybe it is something we try to forget. However, there are some who may be able to forget there will be some, like politicians, that will not forget. The Vietnam War had a terrible impact on both the United States and Vietnam, and more importantly it would affect foreign policy for many years to come.

President Richard Nixon advocated Vietnamization withdrawing American troops and giving South Vietnam greater responsibility for fighting the war. But In 1970, Richard Nixon attempted to slow the flow of North Vietnamese soldiers and supplies for South Vietnam by sending Americans, forces to destroy the Communist supply bases in Cambodia. The Vietnam War cost the United States about 58,000 lives and 350,000 casualties. Which also resulted between one and two million Vietnamese death.

In Ten-Point Manifesto, the NLF, at the end of 1960, presented its idealism of a peaceful, independent, and unified Vietnam along with its antagonism towards its rival the United States in the midst of Vietnam War. This manifesto gained substantial support from abroad, whereas most foreign observers did not realize that the NLF was actually a collaborative organization between North Vietnam and rebels in South Vietnam. In general, Ten-Point Manifesto was an notable embodiment of the shared values of the global revolutionary generation of the 1960’s.

The Vietnam War was one of the bloodiest wars in the history of Vietnam. Vietnam use to be a peaceful country until the idea of communism started spreading across Vietnam. Many wanted to stay democratic but saw what happened to the Germans and started to lean towards communism. Many also wanted to stay democratic and still had it hopes high that it will soon get their lives and economy back on track.

The Vietnam War was one of the costly war which starting in 1959 and ending in 1975. It began as an attempt by the Vietnamese of the north which known as the Viet Cong to overthrow the Southern Vietnam Government. The United States and other democratic countries were afraid the Domino effect, which described as the failure of democratic government would be a stepping stone for other communistic countries around the world. Therefore, the United States interrupted by sending soldiers into the war and against the Viet Cong. This war is a historical war which consist three points that people must recognized for Vietnam War. First, it was the unpopular war as viewed by most people today. Second, it was the first it be reported in full detail by the media and scientists. Third, the Vietnam War became a metaphor for American society that connoted distrust in the government. Therefore, the Vietnam War had brought a negative impact on the American soldiers due to the mental, social, and physical problems that they encountered during and after the war. The purpose of this paper will discover and identify the psychological, physiological, and environmental health impacts on veterans from Vietnam War.

The Vietnamese war started on May 8th 1950. The first US personnel deployed November 1 1955. The war was fought between North and South Vietnam. North Vietnam was supported by China, Soviet Union, and other communist allies. While South Vietnam was being supported by the United States,Philippians, and many other anti communist allies. The war was against the spread of communism. Over 58,000 deaths of Americans were reported. The last troops were evacuated by March 29th 1973. It was the longest war recorded in US history.

The vietnam war produced many outcomes which were more negatives overall for both countries. This war made a mark because it was a prolonged war where the essential use of the helicopters it was used like never before. The helicopters were one of the essential transportation in the difficult terrain of Vietnam. In this war the whole population of Vietnam was involved in a indirect and direct way . The civilian population was mobilized to any active participation and suffered the war situation almost in the same circumstances as military forces.

The country that I have chosen to do research in is Vietnam. Vietnam was considered one of the poorest countries until just recently it has been transformed into a lower middle-income country because of changing from a centrally planned economy into a more market-oriented economy through the use of the international trading system. The political and economic reform project is called Doi Moi and since Doi Moi has been initiated, Vietnam has grown at an annual average rate of 6.3% between the years 2007-2012 (World Trade Organization).

Political uncertainty is prevalent after disputed national elections held in July two years ago (2013). It is then followed by a parliamentary boycott by the opposition party. The two parties have held time to time periodic negotiations to solve the issue after the elections but, as of June 2014, but no action thereafter. Country which witnessed high corruption which is reflected in respective index and rank on the take and had a negative impact on Commercial, Business and Financial factors of Cambodia. After government realized importance of these factors there has been some gradual improvement thereafter. Bribery and no transportation fatalities increases the cost of doing business in country. This has corrosive impact on international market seeking business in country.

In recent years, Viet Nam has become the fastest growing industry in East Asia, the long run growth of this country economy can be illustrated in several historical periods. The paper will begin with the historical time before and after the Economic liberalization _ Doi Moi in 1986.The the study will focus on the time when Viet Nam joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) at 2007 and finally is the performance of government in recent years.