How is the world different today because of the Vietnam war?

Answer 1

1. Vietnam exists as a country today (prior to the war, there were two Vietnams). 2. From about 1975 to present, an all volunteer military exists (almost) through out the free world. 3. Adults in the US are age 18 today, instead of age 21; and this age has most likely influenced other nations with their laws. 4. Many of the hi-tech weapons/equipment used today (on the global war on terrorism) are "re-fined/improved" weapon's systems that were used (tested) in Vietnam. The F-22 Rapter is a replacement for the F4 Phantom; even though the Phantom was physically replaced by F-18 Hornets and F14 Tomcats, the Phantom had been the super jet that was used by ALL forces (Air Force/Navy/Marines)...the Rapter is intended to ultimately fulfull the same mission. 5. The Vietnam War brought back the "guns" into aerial warfare (dog-fighting). The Air Force's "RED FLAG" and the US Navy's "Top Gun" air to air combat schools were created by aerial combat over the skies of North Vietnam, in 1969. The art of aerial combat using guns would have been lost to the ages, had it not been for the Vietnam War. Prior to the war, the US Military was equipping and TRAINING it's airmen for MISSILE warfare and bomber interception ONLY!

Answer 2

If Vietnam hadn't occurred:

1. There would have been NO Watergate scandal.

2. There would be no all volunteer military.

3. The voting age for US citizens might still be age 21.

4. President Kennedy "might not" have been assassinated.

5. President Johnson "might not" have been president.

6. Senator Kennedy "may not" have been assassinated.

7. Martin Luther King "may not" have been assassinated; and the Civil Rights Movement "might not" have occurred in history as it actually did.

8. Nixon "might not" have resigned from office & President Ford "might not" have been president.

Bottom line: History would have been altered.

Answer 3

It taught most of the world to be sure why one invaded another country and not to under-estimate your enemies. The U.S. lost a president over it JFK and Bobby Kennedy (partly the reason for their assassinations.) It made the American people realize for the first time they had a say in a war that was wrong (first time in history) and that they indeed could do something about it and they did! It showed the world that soldiers are dear to our hearts (they do the dirty work for us) they are our sons, brothers, husbands and that to mislead them into a useless war, using them as guinea pigs (Agent Orange and Agent White) was wrong and that not only America, but many other countries (Canada for sure) couldn't trust their governments. That Propaganda was the devils play ground and most of it was untrue and caused many families and friends great angst and sometimes divisions between each other over the war. It also showed the world that these soldiers (if they made it home) came back with not only broken bodies, but broken minds and were insulted beyond comprehension and called "baby killers." They thought they were serving their country and it was the first time in American history where many of the people of the country turned their backs on their own boys! They had difficulties finding work, some were hooked on drugs, many had psychological difficulties (to this day.) The soldiers had to try and come to grips with the fact they not only risked their own lives, but saw many of their friends killed in this war which was being called "a mistake!" War is hell at best. I believe the worst slight given to the American soldiers was not being recognized for protecting their own country right or wrong. There was a fight over the "black wall" with the names of dead soldiers (at one point there was a fight going on that black soldiers were not to have their names on that wall, but thanks to many black/white alike their names were put on the wall) and instead of the American Government admitting the war was a mistake (they lost) they tried to hide and lie their way through it and little history given for future generations to learn from. I went into a war museum on the Oregon Coast and I was shocked to see that of all wars displayed and the Vietnam War was not. I went right to the Curator (a woman) and asked why. She went red-faced and quietly said, "Isn't it a shame." You bet it's a shame! My husband and I were disgusted! War is hell at best and from each war we should learn something from it. War unfortunately is inevitable in this world, but governments should be far more careful how and where they chose their wars and come to realize that the people of the U.S., Canada or any other country are bright individuals and need to know the truth.

Answer 4

it taught us not mess with other countries