The Superpower, 1945-1975: The USA and international relations: the Vietnam War

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  • Created on: 10-05-23 14:36
Operation Pierce Arrow 1964
US bombing campaign at start of Vietnam War, attempting to destroy the infrastructure, war material + military units needed by North Vietnam to prosecute the war
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Kent State Massacre 1968
The killings of four + wounding of nine other unarmed Kent State University students by Ohio National Guard during peace rally opposing the expanding of inv. of Vietnam War into Cambodia
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Mai Lai Massacre 1968
US troops searching for VC guerrillas raided village of Mai Lai killing approx. 300 civilians inc. children - severely damaged America's rep. + undermined support for war at home
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Tet offensive 1968
A big military escalation of the Vietnam War, turning the the maj. of public + media against Pres. Johnson as the offensives contradicted his claims of military progress. Endorsement for war effort fell from 40% to 26%
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"First Television War"
The media's tendency towards -ve reporting helped undermine support for the Vietnam War in the US while its uncensored coverage provided valuable info to the enemy in Vietnam. The
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Card 2

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The killings of four + wounding of nine other unarmed Kent State University students by Ohio National Guard during peace rally opposing the expanding of inv. of Vietnam War into Cambodia

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Kent State Massacre 1968

Card 3

Front

US troops searching for VC guerrillas raided village of Mai Lai killing approx. 300 civilians inc. children - severely damaged America's rep. + undermined support for war at home

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

A big military escalation of the Vietnam War, turning the the maj. of public + media against Pres. Johnson as the offensives contradicted his claims of military progress. Endorsement for war effort fell from 40% to 26%

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

The media's tendency towards -ve reporting helped undermine support for the Vietnam War in the US while its uncensored coverage provided valuable info to the enemy in Vietnam. The

Back

Preview of the back of card 5

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