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The American response to the invasion of Cambodia and Laos in the early 1970s was marked by widespread protests and significant public outcry, as many viewed it as an escalation of the Vietnam War. The Cambodian incursion, initiated by President Nixon in April 1970, sparked a wave of anti-war demonstrations across the United States, culminating in tragic events like the Kent State shooting in May 1970. Critics argued that the invasions violated the sovereignty of neutral countries and intensified the conflict, leading to greater division within American society regarding the war. Ultimately, these actions contributed to growing disillusionment with U.S. military involvement in Southeast Asia.

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