Why Did The Americans Fight In Vietnam

Prior to World War II, the French had achieved control over the country of Vietnam this unwanted occupation of the French, brought about the formation of a freedom fighter group made up of citizens of Vietnam. They called themselves the Vietminh there leader was a man named Ho Chi Minh. He created this band of guerilla fighters to fight off the French and gain back his country’s freedom. However during World War II, Vietnam was taken over again this time by the Japanese. The United States was having a dispute with Japan at the time. Instead of fighting the Japanese themselves the United States sent supplies and military advisors to Ho Chi Minh and his group of Vietminh in hopes that they would defeat the Japanese and
This victory brought America and Vietnam together as allies throughout the war. However after the war France wanted back there power and control they once had in Vietnam. Seeing as France was one of Americas oldest allies the United States allowed France to return to Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh hearing of Frances plans on returning to his country sent a letter to President Truman asking for Americas support in the freedom and independence of Vietnam. Minh wrote the fallowing, “It is with this firm conviction that we request of the United Sates as guardians and champions of World Justice to take a decisive step in support of our independence.” Ho Chi Minh was desperate for Americas support Vietnam felt betrayed by America a country they looked up to. Minh also writes “Like the Philippines our goal is full independence and full cooperation with the UNITED STATES. We will do our best to make this independence and cooperation profitable to the whole world.” Although Minh efforts were true and Vietnam was loyal to the United States. President Truman still allowed France accesses to