Dec 24, 2009

The House of Blue Leaves | Compare and Contrast

1965: The United States increases its presence in Vietnam; in addition, bombing of North Vietnam intensifies. By the end of the year, there are 180,000 American troops in Vietnam, and antiwar protest begins in the United States.

1971: The United States begins withdrawing troops from Vietnam. There is widespread antiwar protest. By the end of the year, there are only 140,000 American troops left in Vietnam.

Today: For the United States, the experience in Vietnam is considered a traumatic event in recent history and...