The Vietnam Protests
By Eric, Zach, and Shane
The Draft
About the Draft
Background Information on the War
Fun Fact: Nearly two thirds of American men fighting in the war were volunteers
Usage of Hueys
Beginning of the War
America's Role in the Vietnam War
Protests in the States
The Vietnam War's Affect on Society
Guerrilla Warfare in the Vietnam War
Interesting Facts About the War
- Included chemical warfare
- Napalm was declared illegal as a result of the war
- Guerrilla warfare was used by the Vietnamese
- The U.S. never officially lost because they withdrew before they would most likely lose
- Average of 240 days of combat per year during the war
- The Vietnam War is known as "The American War" in Vietnam
- Slinkys were used as mobile radio antennas
- $173 billion was spent on the war by America
Imagine how people would react to the war today. How do you think the public response would be different?
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