Social Effects Of The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was thought to have been fought for a good cause. In the beginning, soldiers, as well as American civilians, were confident in preventing a Communist takeover of South Vietnam. Consequently, the Vietnam War, in the end, proved that this “good cause” turned out to be the exact opposite: a destructive effect on the social, economic, and cultural life of America.
Beginning in 1964 and growing in later years, anti-war protests began forming when President Johnson issued the draft, because he felt that America needed to take a more aggressive action against North Vietnam (“The Vietnam War”). In other worlds, the President, soldiers, and some civilians were desperate in ceasing North Vietnam’s efforts in spreading Communism to the South. In order to take a more aggressive action, President Johnson declared that war was the best decision. Unfortunately, President Johnson was not aware of the sacrifices and effects that would result because of this war. In fact, there were many young men who refused to fight, which led to what is known as the “Draft Dodgers” (“Draft Dodgers”). Because this war was issued, America was affected socially. “Protests erupted on college campuses and in major cities at first, but by 1968, every corner of the country seemed to have felt the war’s impact” (“The Vietnam War”). …show more content…
By the end of the war, it is recorded that 58,000 loved ones were lost (“The Vietnam Veterans Memorial-Casualties Summary”). In addition, for 10-20 years, the United States was involved with the Vietnam War, even though America had no reason to be fighting. In all seriousness, by the end of the war, the United States suffered sacrifices since the war ended unsuccessful. By fighting in this war, America lost an enormous amount of time, money, supplies, weapons, and most importantly, men on a war that they didn’t have any need to be involved with in the first
Beginning in 1964 and growing in later years, anti-war protests began forming when President Johnson issued the draft, because he felt that America needed to take a more aggressive action against North Vietnam (“The Vietnam War”). In other worlds, the President, soldiers, and some civilians were desperate in ceasing North Vietnam’s efforts in spreading Communism to the South. In order to take a more aggressive action, President Johnson declared that war was the best decision. Unfortunately, President Johnson was not aware of the sacrifices and effects that would result because of this war. In fact, there were many young men who refused to fight, which led to what is known as the “Draft Dodgers” (“Draft Dodgers”). Because this war was issued, America was affected socially. “Protests erupted on college campuses and in major cities at first, but by 1968, every corner of the country seemed to have felt the war’s impact” (“The Vietnam War”). …show more content…
By the end of the war, it is recorded that 58,000 loved ones were lost (“The Vietnam Veterans Memorial-Casualties Summary”). In addition, for 10-20 years, the United States was involved with the Vietnam War, even though America had no reason to be fighting. In all seriousness, by the end of the war, the United States suffered sacrifices since the war ended unsuccessful. By fighting in this war, America lost an enormous amount of time, money, supplies, weapons, and most importantly, men on a war that they didn’t have any need to be involved with in the first