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Why did the US support the cancellation of Vietnam's unifying elections?
During his term, Eisenhower will greatly increase U.S. military aid to the French in Vietnam to prevent a Communist victory. Or the US feared that Vietnam would vote for a communist government
What did McNamara and Johnson want congress and the public to know about what happened on the gulf of Tonkin on August 2?
McNamara and Johnson aimed to convey that the Gulf of Tonkin incident on August 2, 1964, involved North Vietnamese attacks on U.S. naval vessels, portraying it as an unprovoked act of aggression. They sought to justify military escalation in Vietnam by emphasizing the need for a strong response to protect U.S. interests and uphold regional stability. Their messages were intended to rally congressional and public support for increased military involvement in Vietnam.
When did the US first begin giving military support in Vietnam?
The 1950s
Why did president Johnson and secretary McNamara want to believe the early reports which erroneously claimed that the US was attacked by North Vietnam on August 4?
President Johnson and Secretary McNamara wanted to believe the early reports of an attack on August 4, 1964, because they aligned with their desire to escalate U.S. involvement in Vietnam. The reports provided a justification for military action, reinforcing their strategy to contain communism and support South Vietnam. Accepting these claims allowed them to rally public and congressional support for the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, which effectively authorized increased military engagement. This urgency to act was influenced by the broader context of the Cold War and the perceived need to demonstrate U.S. resolve against communist aggression.
What us president expanded military support for south Vietnam?
john f kennyedy
What event inspired an increase in public support for the war in Vietnam?
The Gulf of Tonkin "Incident".
What was weakened by the outcome of the Vietnam war?
The popular support for Cold War theories was weakened by the outcome of the Vietnam war. It had also weakened the moral of the US military.
What theme did the military of Japan in the 1930's use to erode support for the civilian government and increase support for them?
nationalism
What is a Vietnam -era veteran?
Not everyone who served during the era of the Vietnam War went to Vietnam. Some remained in cantonment. Some participated in other military actions during this era (e.g., the occupation of the Dominican Republic, etc.). Some were stationed in other countries in support of operations in Vietnam. "Vietnam-era veteran" refers to them.
Was the Viet Cong an organization?
Yes. They were a Vietnamese Communist paramilitary organization primarily based in South Vietnam in support of the North Vietnamese military forces. The Viet Cong was dissolved in 1976 when South Vietnam capitulated to North Vietnamese military forces.
How long did the Vietnam War last?
The U.S. sent funding and military support to French forces in Vietnam starting in 1950. By 1961 the US had military advisors stationed in Vietnam. The US did not become fully involved as a military force until 1965. The French fought for roughly 11 years prior to that. There is also the point that there have been military actions between North and South Vietnam hundreds of years before the French became involved.144 days????
What did the US do in response of the Geneva Accords?
It ceased to provide military and logistic support to South Vietnam as required for both sides. North Vietnam, although bound by the same conditions, continued to build up military capacity, and invaded in full strength against a South Vietnam with no source of reinforcement or ammunition replenishment.
