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This Analyzing US Involvement in the Vietnam War interactive also includes:
- "The Wars in Vietnam"
- Reference Guide
- Campus Scene, Kent State University (OH)
- Communism Means Terrorism
- H. R. Haldeman’s Notes
- President Kennedy's Memoir Dictation
- Tonkin Gulf Resolution
- “Fork in the Road” Memo from McGeorge Bundy to President Johnson
- Paris Peace Accords
- Truman and President de Gaulle During Welcoming Ceremonies
- President Johnson Giving his Vietnam "Withdrawal Speech"
- The March on the Pentagon
- Telegram from Ambassador Martin Concerning the Evacuation of Saigon
- Text of Letter from President Nixon to President Thieu
- Visitors Search for Names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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War: unavoidable or a necessary evil? A thought-provoking activity explores the United States' long involvement in the Vietnam War as well as the aftermath. Scholars research and summarize primary documents and complete online worksheets before viewing a short video from the National Archives. Academics participate in group discussion to understand why the Vietnam War was a divisive issue for many Americans.
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america, american history, the united states, vietnam, the vietnam war, wartime, wars, military history, the military, military draft, governments, the federal government, american politics, politics, the cold war, communism, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents
Instructional Ideas
- Compare the United States' change from isolationists to major players in world affairs following WWII
- Have learners conduct further research on the impact of the Vietnam War
Classroom Considerations
- Must have Internet access to complete the activity
Pros
- The resource provides additional information to help educators guide the activity
- Activity is a great for practicing historical analysis
Cons
- None