they didnt
they were very sad and upset.
WWII veterans were heros; Vietnam veterans were treated with contempt.
As in most war torn countries, they adapted to it.
The Korean War and Vietnam War are some of their reactions.
A homefront that seriously distrusts its government.
Sometimes there was some street fighting.
Protests/Demonstrations, Draft Card Burning.
Vietnam A Television History - 1983 Homefront USA 1-11 was released on: USA: 1983
Actions: Organizing to resist the military draft. Reactions: Anti-War (read Anti-draft) protests and riots.
US Citizens were UPSET that THEY were being inducted into military service to FIGHT the War.
The homefront got the info the news would tell them. The news however didn't tell the homefront much things about the war. It was and is still true today.