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Gerald Ford wanted to end the war. He just wanted to get out the US out of it. Despite their promise to respect the government of South Vietnam, the North came in even just as the Americans were getting out.
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How did Gerald Ford help others?
he helped others by standing in an office and doing nothin
What were the results in the Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford election?
Jimmy Carter won the 1976 presidential election defeating Gerald Ford. In the 1976 presidential election Jimmy Carter received 297 electoral votes (55.3%) and Gerald Ford received 240 electoral votes (44.7%). The popular vote totals were Carter 40,830,763 and Ford 39,147,793.
Why did president kenndy send troops to Vietnam?
To try and keep South Vietnam from falling to the Communists, and because the government of South Vietnam was too corrupt and incompetent to defend themselves. The government of South Vietnam was never able to defend themselves, and President Gerald R. Ford finally gave up on them in 1975. They soon fell to communist North Vietnam.
Why was Gerald Ford elected president?
Gerald Ford was different than other presidents because he was able to create policies when congress was largely made up of the opposing party. He made changes to curb spending and government intervention to help the economy.
What president sent troops to Vietnam last?
President Ford had to send in US Marines and US Sailors to help evacuate Saigon in April 1975.
How did Gerald Ford become president?
Gerald Ford became president because he was vice-president when President Richard Nixon resigned that office. Interestingly, he was not elected vice-president but was appointed to this position after Spiro Agnew resigned.
How can Vietnam visa help people?
A Vietnam visa will only help travelers who are visiting Vietnam. It is also worth remembering that Vietnam is divided. Check that the visa you have is for the right country, either North Vietnam or South Vietnam.
What were the sides to the Vietnam war?
The North Vietnam Army (NVA) and the United States.(with help from Australia and minimal help from South Vietnam)
Who was president of the US at the end of the Vietnam War?
Although Nixon masterminded it; he did it up "changing horses in the middle of the stream", when he resigned from office; as the war didn't end and all US personnel weren't out until '75. Nixon ended it, but Ford technically ended it too, as he was president when the war concluded in '75.
How does N Vietnam Defends S Vietnam?
N. Vietnam was ATTACKING S. Vietnam. South Vietnam was defending itself with the help of the US/Allies.
Who were the US trying to help in Vietnam and why?
Defending South Vietnam against Communist aggression from North Vietnam.
Why was south Vietnam in the Vietnam war?
Somewhat democratic South Vietnam was a member of the South East Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO), so by treaty, we were obligated to help defend South Vietnam. We entered the Vietnam War to help South Vietnam stop Communist North Vietnam from their attempts to unify the whole country.
