The policy of Soviet (Communist) containment meant that the communists would not be allowed to take over South Vietnam. We would destroy the communists in South Vietnam and contain them to NORTH Vietnam.
communism was not contained in Vietnam
What was a major political consequence of the Vietnam War
What was a major political consequence of the Vietnam War
Civil Rights movement, the draft, and the voting age.
We didn't want them to become communist allies to the enemy we were already fighting.
South Vietnam
Air war North Vietnam. Ground war South Vietnam.
North Vietnam/VC vs allies
The French were fighting in Vietnam in 1950 not the US.
Vietnam and Cambodia
Howard Rae Penniman has written: 'The American political process' -- subject(s): Elections 'Decision in South Vietnam' -- subject(s): Elections 'Vietnam's electoral roadblock' -- subject(s): Elections
It was fighting for democracy and against communism.