The Vietnam Revolution could apply be summarized as a war between communism and democracy. ... More than 6,00 Americans had been killed in that year alone, and 30,000 had been wounded" (Bowman 192). Citizens back home in America were beginning to question way the U.S. was fighting this war. ... The American government controlled South Vietnam, and dictated what its governments steps should be. ... On top of this, American Citizens wanted their troops out of the war. ...

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The film begins with reporters asking a group of green berets questions that enable the soldiers to explain why America must fight in Vietnam. ... The Green Berets give aid to and protect the villagers while fighting for democracy. ... By stereotyping the Vietnamese characters as merely savage anti-American enemies and removing the story of the Vietnamese struggle, Cimino, in effect, de-contextualizes the history of the Vietnamese people. ... After escaping the inhumane tortures, the three friends escape back to American lines. ... Also, he represents the human condition with racist stereotyp...

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The Soviet and Chinese military expansion and international hegemony was cause of deep concern to American administrations. ... Additionally, the experience of Vietnam shattered the bipartisan accord on American foreign policy. Despite typical differences between parties; there was nonetheless general agreement on the main premise of Soviet/American policy. ... Prior to the 1970's, there had existed a generalized consensus regarding American foreign policy. The protection of the American ideal of free persons, pluralism and the defense of liberal democracy had been sacred cows, but these ...

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There are many movies made illustrating many different aspects of American wars, good and bad. The American Revolution was mainly a political movement; however there were some social and economic factors. ... Considering their circumstances, it is not surprising that they decided that a democracy could be more effective in fairly ruling a nation. ... America was no longer a truly British nation, so they decided to break away. ... The American Civil war was also a necessary evil. ...

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One of the darkest and most controversial time periods in American History, the involvement of the United States in Vietnam caused drastic cultural changes within the American nation.1 Americans commonly regard the war in Vietnam as a gruesome and brutal war that was a complete failure for the United States armed forces. ... One of the most significant aspects of this war that made it differ from other wars throughout American history was the lack of support from the American people. ... The 1960's and 70's saw an unprecedented culture change in America. ... Americans now commonly be...

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This essay seeks to examine the political relations between the leaders of Britain, the United States of America and the Soviet Union during and immediately following World War II. The deterioration of Soviet-American relations was the combined result of the mistrust between both sides and the inconsistent American foreign policy resulting from the replacement of Franklin D. ... Lastly, it is important to consider how American economic and military concerns provided further motivation for the creation of a new threat. ... The American presidents military advisors soon made it clear to him tha...

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In many respects Richard Nixon was a good president, and undoubtedly had positive effects on America. ... He is the most unpopular president of all time and his effects on American politics and his impact on the United States are largely negative and propelled by a need to prove self worth and a vocation for re-election. ... The loss of his brothers, left him feeling powerless, it could be for this reason that Richard Nixon always demanded absolute power and ruled beyond the knowledge of most Americans. ... In another ruthlessly fought campaign, Nixon managed to find a link between her vot...

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About 1 million Chinese died in this battle and American casualties numbered 54,246 people. ... American analysts had hoped that the invasion would spark a popular uprising against the Guatemalan government. ... That was $20-$30 million dollars more than the U.S. gave to all the rest of Latin America combined. ... The accuracy of these figures has generally not been challenged. 58,226 American soldiers also died in the war or are missing in action. ... In addition, the Khmer Rouge would probably not have come into power and committed their slaughters without the destabilization of the war, p...

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