Do Now TAKE OUT YOUR HW In your

Do Now TAKE OUT YOUR HW! In your own words answer the following: Why did the United States become Involved in Vietnam? Who was Ho Chi Minh? What Was the Domino theory?

The Vietnam War 1954 - 1975 AIM: Why did the United States go to War with Vietnam?

“In human terms at least, the war In Vietnam was a war that nobody won. A struggle between victims. Its origins Were complex, its lessons disputed, its Legacy still to be assessed by future Generations. But whether a valid venture Or a misguided endeavor, it was a tragedy of Epic dimensions. ” - Stanley Karnow

U. S. Military Involvement Begins Repressive dictatorial rule by Diem ü Diem’s family holds all power ü Wealth is hoarded by the elite ü Buddhist majority persecuted ü Torture, lack of political freedom prevail The U. S. aided Diem’s government ü Eisenhower sent financial and military aid ü 675 U. S. Army advisors sent by 1960.

Early Protests of Diem’s Government Self-immolation by a Buddhist Monk 1963 -There were many more after this -Helped spur Diem’s downfall

U. S. Military Involvement Cont. Kennedy increases military “advisors” to 16, 000 (‘ 60) 1963: JFK supports a Vietnamese military coup d’etat – Diem and his brother are murdered (Nov. 2) Kennedy was assassinated just weeks later (Nov. 22)

Kennedy Assassination Nov. 22 nd 1963

MOVIE…Operation Homecoming… or “Hearts and Minds”

Johnson Great Society vs. Vietnam “The challenge of the next half century Is whether we have the wisdom to use That wealth to enrich and elevate our National life, and to advance the quality Of our American civilization…[We] have The opportunity to move not only toward the Rich society and the powerful society, but Upward to the Great Society. ”

Johnson Sends Ground Forces Remembers Truman’s “loss” of China Domino Theory revived I’m not going to be the president who saw Southeast Asia go the way China went.