Age Of Cynicism In Vietnam

The Dictionary defines cynicism as “an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism”. The 1970s maybe considered the Age of Cynicism in the United States because of the way President Nixon handled the war in Vietnam. One reason for feeling mistrust by the American people was the way President Nixon campaigned for one thing but did another. He said he would reduce the number of American troops in Vietnam and turn over most of the fighting to the South Vietnamese troops. Instead, once he was elected into office he stepped up the bombings dramatically in order to give a show of force to the Soviet Union. Another reason for losing trust was the bombing of a hospital in Hanoi. Even though it was a mistake,