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== == * Some people felt that the U.S. should have minded their own business with the war in Vietnam going on. It cost many families their loved ones back in the U.S., and was the most controversial war and dishonored war in the history of the U.S. (which by the way was wrong.) The young soldiers going over to fight thought they were fighting for their country but were lied too, some used as guinea pigs with "Red/White Rain" (chemicals) and then snubbed and called baby killers when they returned home. They were not honored, but found it hard to even get jobs once home. Many were on drugs, and most have trauma and to this day are being treated for it. The hippy era had come with "Peace & Love" and fought for world peace and wanted the soldiers back home. Berkeley was having sit-ins and the army was called in and several students were killed. Freedom of speech and rights in the U.S. .... I don't think so!
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∙ 12y agoThe number ONE reason for protesting the Vietnam War was because the "protesters" did not want to be inducted into the US Military. IF they were NOT threatened with military service (being conscripted into the military) they probably would NOT have been so aggressive. US leaders were aware of this draft problem, and considered USING THE US MILITARY RESERVES for Vietnam INSTEAD OF DRAFTEES. However, this was during the Cold War, and activating the RESERVES is an indication of raising the Defensive Condition of a Nation (DEFCON). Activating our reserves for the war in Vietnam would have alerted the Soviets. In turn, "THEY" may have activated "THEIR" reserves. The Cold War was a war of "One Upmanship." The US wanted De-escalation of war, NOT "Escalation of War". So, people continued to protest the draft, and the US military continued to draft them.
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∙ 14y agoThey didn't want to get drafted. Many people did not think the US belonged in Viet Nam.
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∙ 14y agoThey had a fear of being inducted into the military.
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∙ 11y agobecause the war was highly unpopular
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∙ 14y agoWhy? Because of the military draft.
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How did the Vietnam War effect domestic American Policies?
It divided the country and led to the numerous civilian protests against the war.
Was the orangeburge massacre apart of the Vietnam war protests?
See: Anti-War protests See: massacres
Was the draft riots a war?
The US Civil War & Vietnam War experienced draft riots. These were physical violent protests against the military draft (conscription).
What were the effects of Vietnam?
Draft riots and protests; and anti-war protests/riots disguised as such.
What was the VVAA?
Guessing you may be asking about the VVAW, it was the Vietnam Veterans Against the War - a protest group active in Washington, D.C. anti-war protests. That organization loosely evolved into today's VVA - Vietnam Veterans of America.
What protests took place against the Vietnam war?
Anti draft movement.
How did the Vietnam War effect domestic American Policies?
It divided the country and led to the numerous civilian protests against the war.
Was the orangeburge massacre apart of the Vietnam war protests?
See: Anti-War protests See: massacres
Was the draft riots a war?
The US Civil War & Vietnam War experienced draft riots. These were physical violent protests against the military draft (conscription).
How did Isolationists in the US government try to keep the US neutral in Vietnam?
Isolationists made little effort in the early (Post Dien Bin Phu) days. It was the anti war protests against the war and the draft that fought against the Vietnam War.
What were the effects of Vietnam?
Draft riots and protests; and anti-war protests/riots disguised as such.
Who was for or against the Vietnam War?
Many who didn't have to fight the war, were for it. Many who had to fight the war, were against it.
What were the baby boomers revolting against?
Baby boomers were revolting against various issues, including the Vietnam War, social inequality, racial discrimination, and restrictive social norms. They sought greater social and political freedoms, leading to movements like the civil rights movement, women's rights movement, and the anti-war movement.
What protest went on during the Vietnam war?
Anti-War/Anti-Draft protests and riots. The "draft" fed the anti-war protests.
Who were protesters of Vietnam war?
See website: Anti-War Protests
How did the Vietnam War impact the Australian Government?
With protests and riots.
Why did the Vietnam war raise protests in America?
Military conscription.
