Vietnam division, 1954?
North led by Ho Chi Minh, South supported by USA.
Domino theory – course label
Fall of one country likely triggers others
Draft resistance — purpose?
Opposition to compulsory military service.
Gulf of Tonkin incident – date
1964, led to U.S. escalation
Operation Rolling Thunder – target
Weakening North Vietnam’s morale
Strategic hamlet program – goal
Control rural South Vietnam populations
Vietnamization – focus
Shift combat to South Vietnamese forces
Division of Vietnam – year
1954, along the 17th parallel
My Lai massacre – victims
109 civilians killed by U.S. troops
Anti-war movement – primary tactic
Protests, draft resistance, teach-ins
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