The rising American casualties in Vietnam significantly swayed public opinion against the war. As the death toll climbed, graphic images and reports of the conflict reached the American populace, leading to growing anti-war sentiment and protests. Many began to question the government's rationale for involvement, fostering a sense of disillusionment and mistrust. This shift in public perception ultimately influenced political decisions and contributed to the U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam.
The Vietnam War resulted in an estimated 1.1 to 1.3 million casualties for North Vietnamese forces, including soldiers and civilians. In contrast, American military casualties numbered around 58,000. The conflict had devastating impacts on both sides, with significant loss of life and suffering among the Vietnamese population. The war's legacy continues to affect Vietnam and the United States today.
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Australia mirrored the US; the draft, riots, protests, casualties, discontent.
Taught them to look before they leaped.
The vietcong strikes convinced President Kennedy to send American military advisers to South Vietnam
the union lost support
the union lost support
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The Vietnam war distracted the American people from Johnson's plan for a "Great Society".
The United States became less likely to send troops to foreign conflicts.
Even though the US Military records the "Home of Record" to be the city & state of the serviceman; in regards to casualties, the US Government normally compiles by states; and the states normally track the counties & cities.
it divided Vietnam at the 17th parallel