Vietnam Essay Examples

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A Comparison of Vietnamese Tradition and American Culture and Their Similarities (754 words, 1 pages)

Vietnamese Culture American CultureBeing a Vietnamese-American is very tough on me, because I have to deal with two different cultures and traditions. My parents were brought up in a different culture therefore it is hard for them to adapt to a new one. I live and I am influenced by ... Read More

Account of the Vietnam War (1055 words, 3 pages)

The Vietnam War was a military struggle fought in Vietnam from 1959 to 1975. It began as a determined attempt by Communist guerrillas in the South, backed by Communist North Vietnam, to overthrow the government of South Vietnam. The struggle between North and South Vietnam ultimately widened into a limited ... Read More

Agent Orange and the War in Vietnam (2683 words, 3 pages)

We must do everything in our power to make the world recognize that our veterans are still paying a high price for fighting the war in Vietnam. Agent Orange is slowly taking the lives of these brave veterans. The government has recognized some diseases but the rules to compensation can ... Read More

Automotive Components Industry in Indonesia and Vietnam (1787 words, 3 pages)

Turnover in the Indonesian automotive components industry dropped by 80 in 1998, and the trend continued into 1999 despite efforts to generate exports and the cushion of a slightly more stable aftermarket. There were 171 local components manufacturers in 1998, employing 45,000 people--down from 65,000 the year before. Like the ... Read More

An Introduction to the Antiwar Movement Against Vietnam (2611 words, 13 pages)

The antiwar movement against Vietnam in the US from 1965-1971 was the most significant movement of its kind in the nation's history. The United States first became directly involved in Vietnam in 1950 when President Harry Truman started to underwrite the costs of France's war against the Viet Minh. Later, ... Read More

The Theme of Vietnam War in the Poems of Yusef Komunyakaa (629 words, 1 pages)

The common theme in Yusef Komunyakaas poems is the Vietnam War. He focuses more on the experience of it, rather than the reasons for the war itself. In some of the poems, the issue of race was more evident than others. The race of all men was embraced in Camouflaging ... Read More

A Report on Vietnamese Youngsters and the Urgency to Improve Financial Success and Development (921 words, 2 pages)

In my country, Vietnam, the economic development process since 1986 can be classified into three periods, 1986-89 the economic was centrally planned and highly inefficient, and relied on external assistance, 1990-95 Vietnam faced and embarked on its "Doi Moi" program (renovation) towards an open market- oriented economy, and 1996 to ... Read More

An Analysis of France in Governing Vietnam as Part of French Indochina (1152 words, 5 pages)

From the 1880s until World War II, France governed Vietnam as part of FrenchIndochina, which also included Cambodia and Laos. The country was under the control ofan emperor, Bao Dai. In 1940 Japanese troops invaded and occupied French Indochina. InDecember of that year, Vietnamese nationalists established the League for theIndependence ... Read More

Account of the Vietnam War (6270 words, 10 pages)

Vietnam War was fought in Vietnam from 1959 to 1975. The war was between North Vietnamese and the National Liberation Front (NLF) versus the United States and the South Vietnamese army. It eventually divided into two parts, North and South Vietnam. The United States was incorporated with the south. The ... Read More

The Role and Importance of the Helicopters in the Vietnam War (1384 words, 3 pages)

Early in 1961 General Maxwell Taylor, who was then Military Advisor to John F. Kennedy, went out to Southeast Asia to find out just what was happening there. During his visit to Vietnam, he noticed the lack of good roads inhibited the movement of government troops in fighting the Viet ... Read More

Hegemonic War Theory and the Intervention of the United States in Vietnam (1221 words, 2 pages)

It is said that the intervention of the United States can be explained using hegemonic war theory. They were to intervene so that their military would not be seen as incapable of fighting in this war, and to maintain their prestige as a super power. The involvement of the United ... Read More

The Reason for the Involvement of America in the Vietnam War (2561 words, 4 pages)

In the wake of the temporary partitioning of Vietnam at the Geneva Conference of 1954, the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration was determined to do what it could to ensure that South Vietnam remained out of the hands of Communists. Eisenhower suggested in a 1954 speech that if the Communists were ... Read More

A First-Hand Experience of the Vietnam War (941 words, 2 pages)

The Things They Carried is written from the perspective of the author, Tim O'Brien. The book is a compilation of his stories and experiences relating to the Vietnam War. It encompasses the events and lives of himself, the other members of his company, and the war as a whole. Tim ... Read More

A Discussion on the Effects of World War II on China, Japan, and Vietnam (1765 words, 3 pages)

World War 2 in the mid-90's drew a hard blow and left a serious and lasting effect to many Asian countries. This however, did not hamper the growth of countries such as China, Japan and Vietnam as their government were taking serious steps to recover economically. Thus, the global market ... Read More

An Analysis of the Single Most Important Factor in Understanding the United States Involvement in Vietnam as Fear (1645 words, 3 pages)

The single most important factor in understanding the United States involvement in Vietnam is fear. In the years leading to the Vietnam Conflict the United States was immersed in paranoia toward Communist Russia and the communist movement as a whole. This paranoia has its roots in the depression of the ... Read More

A Description of the American-South Vietnamese Troop in Cambodia (1843 words, 7 pages)

On April 30th, President Nixon announced on national television that a massiveAmerican-South Vietnamese troop offensive into Cambodia was in progress. "We take theseactions," Nixon said, "not for the purpose of expanding the war into Cambodia, but for thepurpose of ending the war in Vietnam, and winning the just peace we ... Read More

A Look at the Vast and Diverse Culture of the Vietnamese People (930 words, 2 pages)

A man walks into Footaction to browse the wide selection of shoes and apparel that the store has to offer. As he comes across a pair of shoes that have some Chinese writing on it, he automatically turns around and asks Chris, an Asian sales associate at Footaction, what it ... Read More

The Vivid Account of Vietnam in Apocalypse Now (714 words, 1 pages)

Apocalypse Now is a vivid account of Vietnam, and the damaging effects of the war, based on the novel by Joseph Conrad. The film takes the view down Nung River into Cambodia, where the darkness is discovered and civilized war ends. A separation is formed in this film, between the ... Read More

The United States’ Participation in the Vietnam War (900 words, 2 pages)

United States participation in the Vietnam War was a subject of much debate among the American public. While many Americans supported the United States involvement in the War, in agreement with the Government that American assistance was needed in order to stop the spread of Communism, other people felt that ... Read More

The Role of the Helicopter in the Fight Against Communism in Vietnam (1381 words, 2 pages)

Early in 1961 General Maxwell Taylor, who was then Military Advisor to John F. Kennedy, went out to Southeast Asia to find out just what was happening there. During his visit to Vietnam, he noticed the lack of good roads inhibited the movement of government troops in fighting the Viet ... Read More

The Vietnam War and the United States Involvement in It (2024 words, 3 pages)

Vietnam is one of the most famous wars that America has taken place in. It is also considered by some to be the most controversial. Many say that America did not belong in the fight and that it was a waste of money, man-power, and time. Others say that it ... Read More

The Background of the Infamous Vietnam War (2427 words, 5 pages)

The Vietnam War is one of the most disgraceful periods in American history. Not only did the greatest superpower in the world get bested by an almost third-world nation, but we lost badly. Perhaps this war could have been won, or even prevented in the first place. The United States ... Read More

The American War on Communism in Vietnam (826 words, 3 pages)

In the early 1960s, North Vietnam wished to unify North and South Vietnam through military force. Since the United States feared the spread of communism in Asia, John F. Kennedy provided economic and military aid to South Vietnam to prevent the takeover by North Vietnam. At this time, this was ... Read More

The Reasons for the American Intervention in Vietnam (773 words, 5 pages)

American intervention in Vietnam began with a generation of boys born to the veterans of the second World War. Boys who lived in the afterglow and dreamed of the glory. Patriotism was thick in a country who came out of the second great war stronger than it had entered. We ... Read More

Why the Vietnam War War an Unsuccessful Effort by the United States Against Communism (1065 words, 2 pages)

Vietnam today is a country on the eastern edge of the large Asian landmass known as Indochina. Before the Vietnam War many Americans did not know where it was located. When American troops finally came home, they sometimes found themselves still embattled. One of the most painful events in all ... Read More

The Vietnam War and the New Technology in Warfare (2428 words, 5 pages)

The Vietnam War is one of the most disgraceful periods in American history. Not only did the greatest superpower in the world get bested by an almost third-world nation, but we lost badly. Perhaps this war could have been won, or even prevented in the first place. The United States ... Read More

The Role and Influence of Tim O’Brien in the Vietnam War (1403 words, 2 pages)

The Vietnam War was the subject matter of many debates during the 1960s and the 1970s. War advocates and anti-war activists voiced their opinions all throughout the nation about our countrys involvement in Vietnam. People from all walks of life spoke out about the war, from politicians to hippies, making ... Read More

The Debate over Whether the U.S. Was Right or Wrong in Entering into the Vietnam War (780 words, 2 pages)

The question of whether The United States was right to enter into the Korean war is not a geomilitary question, but rather an ethical one. Was the US just in their decision? To respond to this dilemma, we look to Just War Theory as our guide. Just War Theory denotes ... Read More

A Question of the Vietnam War’s Starting and Ending Date of Fighting (946 words, 3 pages)

Do you know why the Viet Nam war started, or when it really began?Well, it may surprise you to know that the war actually began shortly after the end of World War II. When WWII ended many countries had taken control of smaller countries in Asia. Vietnam was controlled by ... Read More

The Cultural Impact the Vietnam War had on Literature, Music and Cinema (956 words, 2 pages)

The time is spring, the year is 1961 and president Kennedy has sent 400 special forces into South Vietnam. This was the start of a new era in United States history as well as the beginning of a literary revolution. A time when books had powerful views, and songs were ... Read More