1. Legacy of the Vietnam War

2. I . Political Effects
Pentagon Papers (1971): Leaked & showed that the gov. was already making plans to invade Vietnam when Johnson was promising not to send troops.
- Led to more distrust of the government.
B. The War Powers Act attempted to limit the president’s war making ability.

3. II. Final Days in Vietnam
January Paris Peace Accords
Cease-fire but N. Vietnamese troops would remain in S. Vietnam
United States was to remove troops and dismantle US bases

4. III. Painful Legacy Americans developed growing distrust towards gov.
Returning veterans faced indifference and hostility
- Many developed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
1982: Vietnam Veterans Memorial began the healing process for Americans