1. Vickys marvellous essay on Vietnam
Unlike the Korean War and World War Two, the American government decided not to censor it and let the press have free access. ... This shocked the Americans back home, and as practically every home owned a TV set, these shocking images bombarded the public, and sympathy for the war fell. ... Critics said that it was hypocritical standing one man on trial for war crimes when the government had ordered the use of such weapons as Napalm and Agent Orange. ... The war was also a great hindrance on America's economic stature. 13 percent of all government spending by 1968 was on Vietnam. ... ...
- Word Count: 1620
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School