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. ... He got life but served only three months. 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. ... America wanted to set up a working relationship between Moscow and Peking. ...
- Word Count: 1620
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School