Vietnam and Détente
Agenda
1. Bell Ringer: Quick Review Cold War (5)
2. Cold War: Vietnam (20)
3. Compare and Contrast Korea and Vietnam (10)
4. Propaganda of Vietnam (15) Song Lyrics and
Posters
5. Vietnam in HD/Charlie Company Clip (15)
6. What role would you take? Why? (10)
7. Review Renaissance and Reformation Activity
(20)
After Kennedy
• Lyndon Johnson elected in
1964, a gradual increase in
troops would occur under
his leadership.
• While the war is initially
supported, over time as war
continues, support wanes.
• First instance of graphic
footage shown to the
public. What is seen prior?
• 1968 is the pivotal year.
Escalation of Vietnam
• French were involved in
conflict since 1955.
• We aided the French, then
made it our own conflict in
the mid 1960s.
• It lasts nearly ten years,
with the final blow coming
when Saigon is taken by the
Viet-Cong in 1975 and
South Vietnam falls to
Communism.
• By 1968 we would have
over 500,000 troops there.
Draft is active in USA.
1968
• Tet Offensive in 1968 leads
many to believe the war may
never be won.
• Walter Cronkite issues
opinion, President does not
run for reelection.
• Protests increase, as more
college students burn draft
cards.
• Middle Class still supports the
war effort, calling the
protestors spoiled rich kids.
– Many of the draftees were
poor, could not attend college.
• Soldiers are called “baby
killers” for propaganda spread
during the war.
Détente and an End to Vietnam
• North Vietnam (Communist)
would overrun South Vietnam in
1975, two years after the
American departure.
• By this time, Era of détente
begins.
– A relaxing of aggression towards
the United States.
• Nixon goes to China in 1972, a
Communist country.
• Soviets take notice, and wonder if
Nixon is attempting to steal China
from the Russians.
• In reality, Nixon is also looking for
a détente in the Cold War.
Renaissance and Reformation Quick
Review
1. I believe in indulgences.
2. I held the Council of Trent to reform my church.
3. I posted the 95 Theses in an effort to protest injustices.
4. I led the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits.
5. My major beliefs involve a relationship with the bible and God.
6. One of my major beliefs involves Predestination.
7. I promoted the institution of Purgatory for sinners.
8. I do not allow extravagance, eliminating everything from dancing to
sleeping in church.
9. I eliminated the excessive spending of the past, and returned to a modest
living situation.
10. I left the Church to gain an annulment, and control religion in England.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuUBCF3KKxc ,
start at .20
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