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Some of the results of the war, was ending the draft, creating an all volunteer military and lowering the US voting age from 21 to 18.

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Q: Why is the Vietnam war considered to be important in history?
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Who was and important citizen in Vietnam?

Probably the most important citizen of Vietnam during the Vietnam War period was Ho Chi Minh. He was the president of North Vietnam and considered a hero to many.


What is the history of the Vietnam war?

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The Vietnam War happened in the 1960's and throughout the 60's. The Vietnam War is considered to be one of the most pointless wars in US history.


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Two reasons: 1. Its part of history; if history is not important, than neither is the Vietnam War. 2. If history is important to the educational system; then the Viet War is important for many reasons; here's but 3 of them: Todays all volunteer military and a voting age of 18 (instead of age 21) are a direct result of the war. And third, every time you see a HELICOPTER in the sky, the Vietnam War put it there (by pioneering the helicopter for everyday use).


Who was important in the war of Vietnam?

The Vietnam War was part of the cold war.


Why was the Vietnam war considered a Civil War?

because it was north Vietnam against south Vietnam


Were the hippies happy after the Vietnam war?

When the Vietnam War passed into history, so did the hippies.


Why is the Vietnam conflict important?

For the US, it's not anymore important than the other wars. Each war has it's own purpose in history.


What was the cost of the war for North Vietnam?

See: Statistics About the Vietnam War. Recommended by the History Channel.


What was one important factor that help passed the 26th amendment in 1971?

the Vietnam War.


Could the Vietnam war be considered a draw?

No. The Korean War was a draw, but Vietnam was won by the communists.


How many casuities were in the Vietnam war in America and south Vietnam?

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