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Explain why there were such different reactions in the USA to thecountry’s involvement in the conflict in Vietnam in the 1960s

There were many different reactions to the involvement in the war as there
were many different opinions and reasons for these opinions, the pro and anti
reactions of the war were changing dramatically as the war intensified.
Aswell as the media coverage, all showing the brutality of the war.
When the war began only a small percentage were against it, such as
pacifists, and those people supporting communism in the left wing.
However many people where all for the war in Vietnam, people such as
patriots and nationalists, they believed in the war as they thought it was your
duty to fight and defend your country.
Also people working or owning or running etc. gun and ammunition factories,
would be extremely happy the war was going on, as this would mean alot of
profit and business coming there way, and they would want this war to
stretch out for as long as possible.
Although many people were against the war after realizing what a
disaster it was.
These were peo...

Posted by: John Mayes

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