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The Vietnam War



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Conclusion

Conclusion

The Vietnam War is one of the most controversial in American history.  It’s 
a conflict that is as complex as it is divisive.  Even today, nearly thirty 
years after the guns were silenced the question of whether the war was 
justifiable still sparks controversy and debate.  While it may seem a 
distant and remote event out of American history for the survivors and 
veterans it is still as real as it was those many decades ago.  Even today 
there are those who cite parallels between the Vietnam War and the War in 
Iraq.  Both conflicts have rising death tolls, civilians who are being 
placed in harms way, and a growing American populous increasingly critical 
of U.S. involvement.  As the final piece of your presentation to the United 
Nations, the General Assembly would like to know where your research team 
stands on this intriguing point of view.  Therefore, they have asked that at 
the conclusion of your presentation, as a team, you address the following 
question: 

1.) In your team's opinion is it appropriate when people compare the Vietnam 
War and the Iraq War?  Why?

Extension Activity

 
To honor those American soldiers who gave, what president Lincoln 
called, "the last full measure of devotion", a Vietnam War Memorial was 
constructed in 1982 in the nations capitol.  Visit the link below to 
virtually visit the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C.  Finally, if you 
have an email address take a minute to register and leave one or two 
comments of respect for people you know, or don't know, that served in the 
Vietnam War, thanking them for their service and sacrifice.  Click the link 
below to visit the site:
The Vietnam War Memorial

 

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