Dr. Robert Lifton claimed that American society sent out a message to the veterans of the Vietnam War that they were not appreciated. Unlike soldiers from past wars who came home to adoring masses and huge parades, the Vietnam veterans were reviled.
we must remmeber and honor all the veterans that fought for our freedom.
Australian society mirrored American society after the war, on a smaller scale, due to population differences.
American attitudes toward the Vietnam War and World War II significantly influenced how returning soldiers were treated. After World War II, veterans were celebrated as heroes, receiving widespread support, benefits, and integration into society. In contrast, Vietnam War veterans faced skepticism and hostility, as public sentiment turned against the conflict, leading to their experiences being overlooked or marginalized. This disparity in attitudes resulted in a stark difference in the reception and support provided to returning soldiers from the two wars.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall was erected to honor and commemorate the U.S. military personnel who lost their lives or went missing during the Vietnam War. Designed by architect Maya Lin and dedicated in 1982, the wall serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these individuals. Its reflective surface allows visitors to see their own images alongside the engraved names, fostering a personal connection and facilitating healing for veterans and their families. The memorial aims to acknowledge the profound impact of the war on American society and to promote remembrance and reconciliation.
Which society? American, Vietnamese, French, Chinese, Russian, Western European? And position on what? The war, the hippie/peace movement, communism, containment, civil war?
we must remmeber and honor all the veterans that fought for our freedom.
Discrimination during hiring practices was widespread againt Vietnam Veterans; and Veteran's groups, would often discourage membership for Viet Vets. Which is one reason Viet Vets started their own Veterans Organization in 1978, the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA); whose motto is, "we'll never turn our back on another veteran."
Australian society mirrored American society after the war, on a smaller scale, due to population differences.
Post-Vietnam challenges were addressed through various means, including reconciliation efforts, veterans' support programs, and changes in U.S. foreign policy. The establishment of the Vietnam Veterans Administration provided healthcare and benefits to veterans, aiding their reintegration into society. Additionally, the War Powers Act aimed to limit presidential military authority, promoting congressional oversight in foreign engagements. These efforts contributed to a broader shift in public perception and policy regarding military intervention and veterans' affairs.
The New Left was concerned that American democratic society was becoming increasingly militant, as evidenced by Vietnam.
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American attitudes toward the Vietnam War and World War II significantly influenced how returning soldiers were treated. After World War II, veterans were celebrated as heroes, receiving widespread support, benefits, and integration into society. In contrast, Vietnam War veterans faced skepticism and hostility, as public sentiment turned against the conflict, leading to their experiences being overlooked or marginalized. This disparity in attitudes resulted in a stark difference in the reception and support provided to returning soldiers from the two wars.
The Vietnam war distracted the American people from Johnson's plan for a "Great Society".
The Vietnam War deflected people from the aims of his Great Society.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall was erected to honor and commemorate the U.S. military personnel who lost their lives or went missing during the Vietnam War. Designed by architect Maya Lin and dedicated in 1982, the wall serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these individuals. Its reflective surface allows visitors to see their own images alongside the engraved names, fostering a personal connection and facilitating healing for veterans and their families. The memorial aims to acknowledge the profound impact of the war on American society and to promote remembrance and reconciliation.
The VFW Foundation. The Air Force Aid Society, Operation Homefront, and the Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust are a few veterans organizations that will accept donated used cars.