Known by the common person as an American defeat, the Vietnam War has scarred our country with past mistakes but necessary lessons learned. ... These countries were under French colonial rule. ... We were afraid that the domino affect would happen, where if one country fell to communism many more would follow. ... We could not back down now, what would that say about our country? ...

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• Grade Level: High School