Essay

“The Vietnam War was highly contentious, dividing the country under Lyndon B. Johnson. However, under Richard M. Nixon, Americans came together to attain ‘Peace with Honor’ and succeed in containing communism in South-East Asia.” Explain this statement and whether each part is accurate or not. How was the Vietnam War escalated under Johnson? What were the reasons for the “Dove” (i.e. “peace”) movement, who were the anti-war protesters, and what event turned a majority of Americans against the war? Under Nixon, did Americans unite to succeed in Vietnam and South-East Asia? Use specific information to support your answer.