How Did The Vietnam War A Failure

The Vietnam War was the longest and most costly war in the history of the United States, lasting from November 1st, 1955 to April 30th, 1975, which pitted North Vietnam their southern ally, Viet Chong, against South Vietnam and its main ally, the United States. America made promises and commitments to the people and government of South Vietnam that they would keep Communists from overtaking them. Eisenhower sent military advisors — soldiers that aid foreign nations with military training, organization, and other various military tasks — and CIA agents to Vietnam, and John F. Kennedy deployed American soldiers in Vietnam. The first real combat by American troops was led by Lyndon Johnson, and the war ended when Saigon fell to the Communists. Nearly 60 thousand American lives were lost (not including those who were injured), billions and billions of dollars were spent, and the United States failed to accomplish their goals. Lack of public support had a major influence on the failure the United States had in Vietnam.
Many believe the false notion that the government proceeded with the war
Every night, American citizens turned on the news to witness bags of lifeless bodies being flown home to be claimed. The promises American military and political leaders made that the war would be short-lived were broken. As the months became years, the public became irritated and impatient. Anti-war movements started to gain national prominence. They attracted much support over the next three years, especially following the Tet Offensive by North Vietnamese troops, proving the war’s end was nowhere in sight. The American government recognized this and on January 28th, 1973, President Nixon signed a ceasefire, formally ending the hostilities between the United States and North Vietnam. Two years later, Communist forces from North Vietnam overran South Vietnam and neighboring countries Cambodia and Laos, ending the