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How did the corruption of the South Vietnamese government undermine the us military in Vietnam?
At first, it seemed as though the Vietnam War was between North Vietnam and the U.S. with South Vietnam supporting them. In reality, the South Vietnam's Pro-Democratic government treated their people so badly, that they formed a secondary army, called the Vietcong or VC, and worked alongside the North Vietnamese to drive out the US forces. This was done so they could establish a Communist government because the new Capitalist government was not helping them.
Was the Vietnam war between north and south Vietnam?
Both parts of Vietnam were battle sites of the war.
During the Vietnam war what was the credibility gap?
Credibility gap is a political term that came into wide use during the 1960s and 1970s. At the time, it was most frequently used to describe public skepticism about the Johnson administration's statements and policies on the Vietnam War. Today, it is used more generally to describe almost any "gap" between the reality of a situation and what politicians and government agencies say about it. "Credibility gap" was originally used in association with the Vietnam War in the New York Herald Tribune in March 1965, to describe then-president Lyndon Johnson's handling of the escalation of American involvement in the war. A number of events—particularly the surprise Tet Offensive, and later the 1971 release of the Pentagon Papers—helped to confirm public suspicion that there was a significant "gap" between the administration's declarations of controlled military and political resolution, and the reality.
How does America get along with the vietamese today?
In 1994/1995 US-Vietnamese relations were established. Vietnam is a tourist area today. The young Vietnamese citizens, under 30 years old, do NOT remember the Vietnam War.
What is the difference between the Vietnam wall and the Vietnam memorial?
They are one in the same.
What is the difference between the truth and what the presidential administration was saying during the Vietnam War?
The credibility gap
What is an example to define a credibility gap?
The difference between the truth and what the administration said during the Vietnam War.
How does a government between its citizens?
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What best defines the difference between the truth and what the presidential administration was saying during the Vietnam War?
The credibility gap
Why did positive government report about the progress in Vietnam suffer from a credibility gap?
Positive government reports about progress in Vietnam suffered from a credibility gap primarily due to the stark contrast between official narratives and the realities experienced by soldiers and civilians on the ground. Many reports downplayed the challenges faced, such as increasing casualties and widespread opposition to the war, leading to public skepticism. Additionally, the growing anti-war sentiment and media coverage of the conflict revealed inconsistencies between government claims and actual conditions, further eroding trust in official statements. This disconnect fueled doubts about the government's honesty and the true state of the war effort.
How does a government keep order between its citizens?
police
How does government keep order between its citizens?
police
What was the Credibility gap related to?
The credibility gap refers to the public's skepticism about the statements and policies of the U.S. government, particularly during the Vietnam War era in the 1960s and 1970s. This gap emerged as conflicting information about the war's progress and the realities on the ground contradicted official government reports. As a result, many Americans began to doubt the honesty and reliability of government officials, leading to widespread disillusionment and distrust in institutions. The term underscores the disconnect between government communications and public perception.
The war in Vietnam in the 1960s was a battle between?
North Vietnam and South Vietnam. South Vietnam was a democratic republic and North Vietnam had a socialist government headed by a communist regime. North Vietnam was trying to defeat the democracy of South Vietnam and unify the country.
What form of government was common between Greece and Rome and why was it significant?
Democracy allowed the citizens to participate in government.
When did the term 'credibility gap' come into widespread usage?
The term "credibility gap" first came into wide usage in the 1960's (1963) and 1970's. It was frequently used to describe public skepticism in the then Lyndon B. Johnson administration's statements on the Vietnam war. Today however it used to describe any "gap" between the reality of a situation and what the government agencies and politicians say about it.
Why was there conflict between north and south Vietnam?
they didnt agree in the same type of government.
