Significance of the Vietnam War

Significance

The Vietnam war was both in ways needed and could of been avoided. The communism rise of North Vietnam was becoming overwhelming. And it was becoming hostile to the people of South Vietnam. So, they needed our protection. The U.S. lost around 58,000 troops. Fighting for the protection of others. They died for a lost cause. Because the end result was North Vietnam taking over the rest of Vietnam. The U.S. had to back out. This loss of soliders and the war caused an up roar in the U.S. governement. The economy was suffering and the people were wanting change. This also, brought up many questions. That even a world super power isn't unbeatable...