Dec 28, 2009

Sticks and Bones | Compare and Contrast

1969: The United States is deeply involved in the Vietnam War, though many Americans do not believe their country should be involved.

Today: Because of the outcome of the Vietnam War (the communists won), the United States has avoided becoming involved in long-term, large-scale wars.

1969: As would happen for some years, many U.S. veterans of the Vietnam War return home to a country that does not understand them and often rejects them.

Today: The Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C., ensures that Americans will not forget the sacrifice of...