1. Hello Donnia Trent, Moderator/Instructor IRSC
Main Campus, Tomeu Center, GED, Lab 311
Fort Pierce, FL

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7. Vietnam War

8. AMERICA’S LONGEST WAR

9. Pictures & Discussion Graphic
Vietnam War
Why did America get involved?
How did the Vietnam War effect American?
Pictures & Discussion Graphic

10. Why did America get involved or Why did the U. S
Why did America get involved or Why did the U.S. send troops to Vietnam?
Ho Chi Minh defeated the French in 1954 and Vietnam was split into North and South Vietnam.

11. North Vietnam was led by Communist - Ho Chi Minh

12. What is Communism?
Often Communism a theory or system of social organization in which all property is vested in the community and each person contributes and receives according to his or her ability and needs.
A system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and a single, often authoritarian party holds power, claiming to make progress toward a higher social order in which all goods are equally shared by the people.

13. South Vietnam was led by U.S. backed Diem.

14. Many South Vietnamese opposed U.S. backed Diem.

15. Vietcong were South Vietnamese guerrillas who were backed by the North and fought against the South’s government

16. In 1961, he sent military advisors to help Diem fight the Vietcong

17. President John F. Kennedy was President, and he believed in the Domino Theory. The idea was if one Southeast Asian country fell to communism, the rest would also, much like a row of dominos.

18. G. 1963- Lyndon Johnson became President and sent more aid to South Vietnam
H Gulf of Tonkin Resolution- after a U.S. ship is attacked, Congress passed this which allowed President Johnson to take “all necessary measures” to prevent another attack
I. Thus, the war escalated and by 1968 there were over 500,000 troops fighting in the Vietnam War.

19. J. American soldiers faced many hardships fighting a “guerilla war” in jungle terrain, going on search and destroy missions.

20. A Viet Cong prisoner awaits interrogation at a Special Forces detachment in Thuong Duc, Vietnam, 15 miles (25 km) west of Danang, January 1967

21. Troops of the 1st Air Cavalry Division check houses while patrolling an area 25 miles (40 km) north of Qui Nhon as part of Operation Thayer, October The mission was designed to clear out a mountain range where two battalions of North Vietnamese were believed to be preparing for an attack on an airstrip.

22. In Long Khanh province, Vietnam, R
In Long Khanh province, Vietnam, R. Richter of the 4th Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade, left, and Sgt. Daniel E. Spencer await the helicopter that will airlift their dead comrade, 1966

23. Soldiers carry a wounded comrade to safety, 1969
Swampy Terrain
Soldiers carry a wounded comrade to safety, 1969

24. Search-and-clear operation- Who is who?
A Marine from 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, moves a Viet Cong suspect to the rear during a search-and-clear operation by the battalion 15 miles (24 km) west of Danang air base, August 1965

25. Traversing the jungle
During Operation Hastings, Marines of Company H, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment take to the water as they move to join other elements of their battalion in Dong Ha, Vietnam, July 1966

26. Burning camp
A Viet Cong base camp burns as Pfc. Raymond Rumpa of St. Paul, Minnesota, walks away with his 45-pound 90mm rifle in My Tho, Vietnam, April 1968

27. Helped by buddies

28. Waiting for evacuation
Two wounded American soldiers await airlift to base hospital to treat injuries suffered in battle

29. 1968- Richard Nixon is elected President- promises to end the war

30. American Leaves the Vietnam War
Cease fire is reached
Last U.S. troops leave Vietnam
South Vietnam falls to North Vietnamese
communist forces

31. Ohio Lyrics » Neil Young
Kent State University
Ohio Lyrics  » Neil Young
Tin soldiers and Nixon coming, We're finally on our own. This summer I hear the drumming, Four dead in Ohio. Gotta get down to it Soldiers are cutting us down Should have been done
long ago. What if you knew her And found her dead on
the ground How can you run when you know?

32. What Lessons do you think American
The Vietnam War was one of the most painful periods in American History.
What Lessons do you think American
learnt from the Vietnam War?

33. The Lessons of Vietnam
After the end of Persian Gulf War in 1991, Colin Powell, then chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, outlined his vision for efficient and decisive military action. His plan is now referred to as the Powell Doctrine. An earlier version of the Powell Doctrine was articulated by President Ronald Reagan's Defense Secretary, Casper Weinberger, in 1984.
Weinberger argued that the United States should only commit troops to combat after six tests had been met:
1. Is A Vital U.S. Interest At Stake?
Before the United States goes to war, there must a clear risk to national security
2. Will We Commit Sufficient Resources To Win?
Force, when used, should be overwhelming and disproportionate to the force used by the enemy.
3. Are Our Objectives Clearly Defined?
In Powell’s words: "We owe it to the men and women who go in harm's way to make sure that this is always the case and that their lives are not squandered for unclear purposes." In addition, there must be a clear exit strategy from the conflict in which the military is engaged.
4. Will We Sustain the Commitment?
Is the government prepared to sustain the effort if things go wrong.
5. Is There A Reasonable Expectation that the Public and Congress Will Support the Operation?
There must be strong support for the campaign by the general public.
6. Have we exhausted our other options?
Military action should be used only as a last resort.

34. Elluminate – Social Studies
Thanks for joining the Elluminate Classroom. We hope to see you again soon.
Donnia Trent, Moderator
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35. Elluminate – Social Studies
Thanks for joining the Elluminate Classroom. We hope to see you again soon.
Donnia Trent, Moderator
Watch for other breakout sessions on M-TH; 11 A.M & 7 P.M.
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