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…techniques of fiction with the factual style of journalism. The Vietnam era produced several notable works of fiction, including Ron Kovic?s Born on the Fourth of July. Kovic, a Vietnam veteran, describes how his feelings about war changed after he lost the use…

…Studying overseas nowadays is extremely popular in Vietnam. But among so many studying abroad routes, which one will lead to success? In recent years, studying in Singapore is considered the best choice for outstanding students at pre-universities…

…of a country, the foreign policies will vary. Post World War II, in the 1960's, foreign policies of the U.S were proposed, reviewed and put to use according to the foreign problem/ political event. In the case of the Vietnam War, there was failure to create public…

…War (1950-53), which ended in stalemate. The United States subsequently became involved in the Vietnam War (1955-75) in an effort to prevent communist North Vietnam from taking over South Vietnam. The prolonged and unsuccessful American war effort ended…

…Tim O'Brien's novel, The Things They Carried creates an accurate picture of the emotions experienced by soldiers like himself in the Vietnam War. Though the reader learns that the majority of the story is fictional, the overall message is powerful…

…Who is Jane Fonda? This is a question often asked by many people with no one right answer. She is an actress, a fitness guru, a former communist sympathizer, and most importantly, an antiwar activist during the Vietnam War. Although Jane Fonda…

…On Thursday April 30th 1970 President Nixon gave a speech to the country. At the end of his speech he asked for the support of the nation for the soldiers over in Vietnam. “I ask for your support for our brave men fighting tonight halfway around…

…as a strong sense of pride in our way of life. The rest of the “rules” of our society are based on those truths. People who watch the documentary Hearts and Minds might begin to see things in a different light. By examining the debacle that was Vietnam…

…War II optimism in America. This attitude continued through most of the Sixties until the emergence of strong conflicts associated with America’s involvement in the Vietnam War. While some individuals supported the war effort, others bitterly opposed…

…, and the threat of the USSR culminating in the Cuban Missile Crisis undermines the view of America as a ‘Camelot’. In the latter years of the sixties despite the assassinations and disastrous Vietnam War campaign, Johnson was able to effect significant changes…