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Why did Thailand get involved in the Vietnam War?
Thailand was an ally of the US.
Did President Kennedy offered to send military advisors to Korea during the Korean Conflict?
No. President Kennedy sent advisors to South Vietnam, not Korea. Vietnam was the slow-growing cancer that allowed advisers to become involved. JFK sent the SEALS and Green Berets to Southeast Asia (Vietnam). JFK authorized the "Green Beret" for the US Special Forces. The SEALS were converted UDT men (Under Water Demolition men, aka Frogmen); they too were converted to SEALS on JFK's watch.
How many people in the Vietnam war?
The US sent over 2 1/2 million men. See website: Vietnam War
Us president who began to pull combat troops out of Vietnam?
It was president Richard Nixon who finally pulled all U.S troops from Vietnam.
When did the Vietnam war start between the us?
The US sent men there in '55 and pulled the last man out in '75.
When did America send men to Vietnam?
The first "advisors" were sent by President Eisenhower on 12 February 1955. On 13 May 1961 President Kennedy sent the first Special Forces troops to Vietnam. In March of 1965 President Johnson sent in two Marine Infantry Battalions.
What president asked john to go to Vietnam to report on the war?
All US presidents sent men to South Vietnam to obtain situation reports.
Which state sent most soldiers to Vietnam?
California lost the most men; over 5,000 dead.
Who was sent to the Vietnam war?
Young heathly men.
Who was the US president that got involvedin the Vietnam war?
Kennedy added more "advisers", Johnson drafted the most men and sent in the most of the troops, and Nixon expanded the war with his secret bombings into Laos. So, the three of them escalated it bit by bit. Despite the acts of President Nixon, he had run for president on the promise to end the Vietnam War. This he accomplished.
How was Harold Holt involved in the Vietnam war?
Prime Minister of Australia, sent his men to Vietnam.
Why did Thailand get involved in the Vietnam War?
Thailand was an ally of the US.
What was the Vietnam request in the Vietnam war?
The most common request made by US commanders during the Vietnam War, was a constant request to the President for: More men. (40,000 men a month were being drafted by 1968). This was called the "escalation of the war."
What was Australia's reaction to the Vietnam war?
President Johnson's visit to Australia during the Vietnam War was met by Australian anti-war protests.
Did President Kennedy offered to send military advisors to Korea during the Korean Conflict?
No. President Kennedy sent advisors to South Vietnam, not Korea. Vietnam was the slow-growing cancer that allowed advisers to become involved. JFK sent the SEALS and Green Berets to Southeast Asia (Vietnam). JFK authorized the "Green Beret" for the US Special Forces. The SEALS were converted UDT men (Under Water Demolition men, aka Frogmen); they too were converted to SEALS on JFK's watch.
Australia's involment in the Vietnam war?
Australia sent over 50,000 men (total served) and a squadron of Centurian Tanks to Vietnam.
What happened to the old Vietnam president after the Vietnam war ended?
I was at a reunion of my VNam outfit six months ago. Most are doing about average for men our age. Most of the so called 'facts' about VNam vets are myths.
