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Vietnam itself was never a threat to the United States. The operative philosophy was the "domino theory" which held that if communists took over South Vietnam, they would then immediately begin subverting neighboring countries, and when they took them over they would subvert their new neighbors, and so on like a line of dominoes.
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How does the Vietnam war effect the people of Laos today?
Laos may not be as industrialized as Vietnam is; Vietnam learned much from the US.
Should Australia have entered the Vietnam war?
Yes, they were closer to the communist threat than the US was. And they knew it.
How much did the US spend on South Vietnam?
At today's rate of currency, the US spent approximately 700 Billion Dollars to fight the Vietnam War.
Does the US have a military presence in Vietnam?
Better not! Vietnam's a communist country now, ever since '75; any US military presence in or around Vietnam today, could cause another war.
How does the Vietnam War effect us today?
It ended the draft and created an all volunteer Armed Services in the US.
Was north Vietnam a threat to the us?
Not to the "nation" (country) of the US. But the North was attacking the South...and the US was determined to stop them.
Are any US troops in Vietnam today?
No.
How did the Vietnam war effect the relationship between the US and Vietnam?
There is a good relationship today; US tourists go to Vietnam, and Vietnam markets it's trade goods to the US.
Biggest threat in the US today?
Nuclear Terrorism
How does the Vietnam war effect the people of Laos today?
Laos may not be as industrialized as Vietnam is; Vietnam learned much from the US.
What is a major threat facing the US today?
Both answers are correct
Should Australia have entered the Vietnam war?
Yes, they were closer to the communist threat than the US was. And they knew it.
What do you see as the greatest threat to Filipino nationalism today?
It is us the Filipino who is the most greatest threat of Filipino Nationalism
Is the war in Iraq today another Vietnam?
The US is not at war with Iraq.
Which of these is a major threat facing the US today?
Both of the answers are correct. (o_O)
What are US relations with Vietnam today?
Today, relations between the United States and Vietnam are positive. The two countries resumed normal diplomatic relations in 1995.
How much did the US spend on South Vietnam?
At today's rate of currency, the US spent approximately 700 Billion Dollars to fight the Vietnam War.
