Vietnam War The Evolving War - 2682 Words

Jonathan Gonzales History 1302 Section 04 4 May 2015 Vietnam the Evolving War The Vietnam War was a Cold War-proxy era war that had significance on a global, and domestic scale with an everlasting effect that has shaped modern day politics. The Vietnam War also known as the second Indochina War was fought between November 1955 and April 1973. A large time frame that would span many presidencies, and include millions of deaths, corruption and tragedy. The prominent effects after the war, and the time leading up to the war gives great insight to the mindset of American officials and the public as the war progressed. Specifically in regards to the way American Officials, and citizens alike fought and engaged in this†¦show more content†¦President Harry S. Truman would also adopt the idea of â€Å"containment† as a part of his foreign policy. This was a key turning point in U.S foreign policy. Many United States military and political leaders would adopt this ideal. President Eisenhower would be the United States, 33rd President and would take this containment policy in fear of the â€Å"domino theory†. The ideal of the time period that once a country â€Å"fell† to communism that the immediate surrounding countries would soon fall. The rise of Soviet Union and the Cold War era became a major factor in the mindset of Americans. Such things as the â€Å"Red Scare† and the controlling force of communism placed fear in many Americans. The Soviet Union would directly affect the agenda America would have for the coming decades. Perceived as a threat to the American way of life. The spread of communism would be stopped at all cost, including innocent lives. After years of funding the French. In 1954 Geneva Peace Accords would officially establish two separate governments within Vietnam; as the world saw the fall of French prominence in Vietnam. The country was officially split into two separate governments at the 17th parallel. The people of Vietnam were given 300 days to decide where they would reside. Diem wo uld become the Prime Minister of South Vietnam, and would eventually take rule as a dictator he would crushing his political