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The United States' failure in the Vietnam War was not inevitable; it was a product of poor leadership, media misinformation, and strategic blunders. Victory would have been attained had American political leaders not defaulted on their commitments to the South Vietnamese.

An essay discussing the effect that the Vietnam war had on the American people, both mentally and physically.

An interview with a retired veteran who served in Vietnam from October, 1967 through November, 1968

Howard Zinn, the author of "A People's Hisory of the United States", is a passionate opponent of American intervention in foreign countries. A harsh critic of the War in Iraq, Zinn himself is the subject of harsh criticism from the right and from liberals.

During my college years (1965 - 1969) I was thrown into a life I did not understand, so I lived in a state of anxiety and used alcohol and drugs to get relief. The Vietnam War was raging, as was my fight or flight conflict and the ever present draft.

If one needed further proof that opposition to the War in Iraq is fueled by anti Vietnam War protest nostalgia, one should only consider a proposal by Senator Jon Tester, Democrat of Montana. It is essentially the George Aiken solution. Declare victory and get out.

American soldiers are now facing the same difficulties that our soldiers faced over three decades ago when they were called upon to carry out US policy in Vietnam.

Obviously Vietnam and Iraq are not popular wars (as if their is such a thing). In this article, however, I examine the similarities and differences between the two conflicts.

President Bush received criticism from Vietnam for pointing out the massacres that went on there as a result of the quick American pullout from the country.

Looks at how the media influenced the Vietnam War, photojournalists in particular. The essay shows how the media swayed public opinion about the war and helped end the war.

The Vietnam War was a particularly blood, long lasting war. Through a couple decades, it was a test of political and military will between communist and democratic leaders. Countless lives were lost...

An overview of Shallow Graves and it's importance in the Vietnam War.

A look at how photos from the Civil War and the Vietnam War impacted the public's opinions and perspectives about those wars

If we have not learned anything from our Vietnam experience, Iraq will surely become IRAQ!

The latest flareup in Basra can give us a new look at how the war overall compares with the Vietnam War

Reports of a planned summer offensive by insurgents could, if they turn out to be true, finally push public opinion on the war over the edge and force an American withdrawal.

A compare and contrast of films by Robert Aldrich on nuclear war, neo-Vietnam interst in the '80s an cinema as propaganda.

Of the few films to actually depict the Vietnam War as it raged in the 1960s, The Green Berets is the worst.

This paper chronicles two contrasting American-made movies from the Vietnam War era: Go Tell The Spartans and The Green Berets. The former gives a realistic look at war, while the latter is pure Hollywood.

The effects of the Vietnam War can be felt generations after the conflict as demonstrated by films like Three Seasons, White Badge and The Beast.

A review of the book "The Vietnam War: Opposing Viewpoints." Written to uphold freedom of speech and promote group discussion, the book presents the reader with thirty-two selections from speeches, statements, articles, and books.

The effects of both presidencies on the outcome of the war.

The future of the war in Iraq is a hot button issue in the mid-term elections, but Associated Content producer Greg Reeson shows a good understanding of the consequences of withdrawing from the war.

Why was the popular protest movement of the late 1960's and 1970's so strong?

Mr. Stolyarov addresses the follies of the recent Democratic plan to pull out of Iraq-- a plan that might indeed turn Iraq into another Vietnam.

Sociological examination of 1968 and its events that led to the decline of the student movement against the Vietnam War.

After five years of the Iraq Campaign, which is part of the wider war on terror, the number of American dead has passed four thousand. Each and every mother's child is mourned, but as a round number it has little greater meaning except to politicians.

During the First Gulf War, the attitudinal affliction known as the "Vietnam Syndrome" was dispelled by a major shift in military tactics and the government's approach toward military management. Instead of micro-regulating the army, politicians allowed it to do its job.

A political analysis of pacifist reaction to the methodology of terror.

Why did Americans lose in Vietnam? Was it a loss? Re-examine the notions of 'loss' in the context of the Vietnam conflict.

Senator Max Clelan stood by his principles by foreshadowing the current Iraq disaster. He is an American hero of the first order and shows that disagreeing is sometimes the most patriotic act a citizen can make.

Memorial day is for remembering the fallen, fighting for our freedom. The soldiers of today are fighting for corporate greed. They still deserve respect, fot they didn't know that they would just be pawns in a terrible war.

Who we are today is a direct result of the events of 1968. This essay examines that seminal year in 20th century American history.

The fall out at home in America that lead to decreased troop morale abroad.

This article examines the possibility of working within the system to effect change.

Father Berrigan is a world-renowned peace activist who was and continues to be a strong advocator for non-violence.

Not the right candidate yet

U.S. Senator Eugene McCarthy was a Candidate for the 1968 Democratic Presidential Nomination

A record of the military service of the U.S. Presidents

The Tet Offensive and Battle of the Bulge are similar in many ways. The most important difference, however, was that a single journalist was at the Tet Offensive.

The Tet Offensive was a significant part of the Vietnam War because the American Public got to see the hardship of battle.

The Tet Offensive was a turning point, no question about it.

A two-day event was held in Pierre, South Dakota to unveil the South Dakota War Memorial. The dedication featured Vietnam-era displays along with a parade and ceremonies with high profile speakers and performers.

History of the Vietnam war and inormation on the Vietnam Veterans of America Organization

A review of the Imperial Presidency during the Vietnam War under Presidents Johnson and Nixon.

This paper discusses the causes of the Vietnam War from the view of 3 theories of international relations.

A look at some of the long term effects of the Vietnam War.

Here are my reflections on a visit to the Vietnam War replica when it was set up in Maine during the Memorial Day weekend.

Grandfather recalls details of the Vietnam War after being pestered by his college student grandson.

A reflective look at the Vietnam war experience through the eyes of a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet.

This paper discusses the effects the Vietnam War has had on contemporary society, particularly in world affairs and military operations.

The Vietnam War had many incidents of senseless and "confusing" orders, like My Lai.

The battlefront of Vietnam.

The American troops were stuck in Vietnam, like quicksand, because of their reluctance to suffer the consequences of a real war and their reluctance to allow the defeat of South Vietnam.

Philip Caputo's memoir, A Rumor of War, details the U.S. soldiers' experiences and the fighting in Vietnam.

What happened in 1970 as college students protested war in Ohio.

this is about the Korean war and how it became a product of the cold war. it also states the similarities and difference btwn the Vietnam war.

The War in Iraq is one of the biggest topics and issues in the world today let alone in the United States. In the United States, many veterans have expressed their disbelief and contempt for the War in Iraq deeming it as immoral, unjustifiable, and illegal.

Why Vietman veterans and memories of that war still rankle an d why there is bitterness about the lack of acceptance of the military's contribution

Ideas of whether war can be called immoral or amoral.

Vietnam's citizens are suffering even after years after the war. The communist of Vietnam keep on torturing its people. What can we do for the people.

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of United States Marine Sgt. Richard W. Fischer, of Madison, Wisconsin, have been identified and returned home.

This paper highlights one of the main reasons the Civil War occurred as well as the military efficiencies on and off the battle field of the Union and Confederate armies.

Opened in 1971 as the Vietnam Veterans Peace and Brotherhood Chapel, this shrine in the mountains of New Mexico continues to be a place of memory, hope, and healing for Vietnam veterans and others.

There are almost no similarities between the Vietnam War and the Iraq War, except that in both cases we got "bogged down" and our civilian leaders micromanaged the military.

"The Moving Wall" is a half size replica of the granite wall in Washington D.C. bearing the names of soldiers killed during the Vietnam War....

Books and films to help students explore and connect with the Vietnam conflict.

Do you know what NVVAM means? If you don't you should. The National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum is a collection of very personal art. This is a brief review and story of our first visit to the museum. It won't be our last visit.

Are you looking to learn a little history and see a lot of art on the Vietnam War?

Take a look at some interesting facts about how and why the Vietnam Veterans Memorial pays tribute to those who served in the Vietnam war.

The remains of a U.S. Marine missing since the Vietnam War have been identified.

The Vietnam War was a war where boys went in to the service with dreams of being heroes like their fathers, but learned quickly that their war was very different.

There are several reasons that people have voiced criticism to the Vietnam War Memorial in the past...

W.D. Ehrhart, a Vietnam veteran, has written many poems that reflect not only the sadness and brutal reality of war, but also the post-traumatic stress that accompanies such experiences.

A paper answering questions about the Vietnam War based on papers presented at Hillsdale College's Center for Constructive Alternatives Fall 2007 seminar titled, The Vietnam War: History and Enduring Significance.

Everyday items are left at the Vietnam Memorial. What happens to these tokens and what prompts people to leave them? What makes the Vietnam Memorial different from all the monuments in D.C?

The influence the Vietnam War has had on our modern vernacular. Words that are so familiar today got their start by vets bringing words they learned in Vietnam or from the military and introducing them into American slang.

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. is an unforgettable sight. Even though I don't know anyone who is listed on The Wall, as it's more commonly called

A review of Barry Levinson's Good Morning, Vietnam

Why is the media falling for Karl Rove's script that Bush is concerned about drawing Iraq/Vietnam comparisons? The real issue here isn't what everyone knows is a valid comparison. It's why wasn't Bush in Vietnam forty years ago.

There is a kind of received wisdom sweeping certain parts of the political class and the public. It can be expressed thus: Iraq is Vietnam.

To remember lost loved ones, thousands of people each year travel to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (the Wall) in Washington DC. For all those unable to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC, there are other ways to see the Wall without leaving home.

Dick Cheney developed a strong stomach for a prolonged war long after he was actually faced with the threat of defending his principles under fire. An examination of certain dates suggests that a night of amour for the Cheneys wasn't strictly about love

An academic paper comparing the cultures of sexuality in Vietnam & Egypt as they relate to wedding ceremonies and engagement. Written for my graduate level course in Sexuality and Culture.

Battlefield Vietnam now has a new version, Redux, is it any good?

Today, Wednesday the 10th of January, The View welcomed back Barbara Walters. She joined the three other regular co-hosts Joy Behart, Rosie O'Donnell, and Elisabeth Hasselback to discuss, among other issues, the war in Iraq.

Going back in time, the American people were outraged at their government in conducting themselves the way that they did. The American people looked up to the leaders of the United States and they were let down; not one favorable thing came out of the War of Vietnam.

A comprehensive view about economic system of Vietnam.

This documentary, which is part biography, part history lesson, forms a companion piece to Sun Tzu's The Art of War.

Forget movies. Forget fiction books. You want to know what it was like to face fire, read Voices of War. The soldiers themselves tell their stories, and bring you right into their lives. Next time Memorial Day comes around, think about what it means.

Omaha Nebraska was one of many places around the U.S. that protested the war in Iraq on March 19. The protest included signs on a footbridge overlooking Dodge Street and speakers

A Zen Master who was once nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King returns to his homeland for only the second time in his forty years of exile, banned because he only supported peace.

Newscaster Bob Woodruff suffered a traumatic brain injury from a bomb blast, while on assignment in Iraq. He is back to tell his story, and to speak out for the Iraq War veterans with traumatic brain injury, who are not getting the care they need to recover.