Did the American government renege on their responsibilities for the children of GIs and Vietnamese women? Conference paper 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? OtherOtherAll boards Created by: Robert CroslandCreated on: 07-09-09 13:30 Introduction (Slide 2) Richard Nixon's quote on the Vietnam War American government failed to fulfil its moral obligation to Amerasians Opinion has been challenged by the US Department of Defence 1 of 8 Vietnam War (Slide 3) Events during the Vietnam war led to the desertation of 60,000 Amerasian children Many Vietnamese women found jobs in bars, ***** clubs and brothels The immoral behaviour of GIs caused dissent in American society 2 of 8 Department of Defence (Slide 4) Widespread belief that most Amerasian children were the result of prostitution DeBonis survey; 81% lived with American father, 78% had positive regard GIs were aware they had a child, engaged in long-term relationships DOD document; government not accountable due to measures enforced Less than 0.5% of orphans are Vietnamese-American 3 of 8 Operation Babylift (Slide 5) Evacuation for 7,000 orphans, supported with $2 million Attend US schools, learn perfect English, assimilate into American culture Theory of American cultural imperialism Some children got onto the flight due to family members connections and gold 4 of 8 Life in Vietnam (Slide 6) DOD statement; no considerable attempt to held them until 1987 Many Amerasians were abandoned by their parents Reminder of the U.S. ugly role in the war 5 of 8 Homecoming Act (Slide 7) 1980's legislation was inadequate; immigrate alone, difficult to qualify Journalistic accounts brought home the stories of these unfortunate children Homecoming Act; U.S. recognised that Amerasians were citizens of America Corruption and fraud; governments decision to determine eligibility by face Should have taken responsibility for them sooner 6 of 8 Life in the US (Slide 8) Lihn Phan took advantage; BCC, employment as caseworker, he was lucky Often migrated to the US with high expectations, Alan Hoa Privacy programme prevented info being released without permission from father No more than 3% of Amerasians in America have found their fathers 7 of 8 Conclusion (Slide 9) Amerasians were faced with prejudice and discrimination during integral years Americas involvement in the war is the reason for their existence Largely inadequate measures; corruption and fraud left Amerasians dissatisfied Unable to enjoy paternal love, equality and prosperity 8 of 8
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