The American Civil War was caused not by slavery but by economic factors.
Defense related employment was quite common.
LBJ escalated the Vietnam War
There was no war in Vietnam in 1979.
Cold war.
World War 2 caused sustained economic growth.
The Vietnam War was about stopping the flow of communism. It was NOT about economic trade.
Communist aggression.
Richard M. Miller has written: 'Funding extended conflicts' -- subject(s): Economic aspects, Economic aspects of Korean War, 1950-1953, Economic aspects of Vietnam War, 1961-1975, Economic aspects of War, Economic aspects of War on Terrorism, 2001-, Korean War, 1950-1953, Vietnam War, 1961-1975, War, War on Terrorism, 2001-
North Vietnam won the war. They probably wouldn't appreciate being called a "nobody."
Larger defense budget.
Large defense budget.