Impact of Vietnam war on domestic policy 1954-75 Flashcards
What did the spending on the war increase
Inflation and loss of credibility for the presidency and gov
What ages were involved in the draft
18-26
What were those with draft cards told to do
Report for duty on the date shown on the card
What broadcasting were covering the vote
Radio, film, and television
What was symbolic to do during anti war protests
Burn draft cards
What were the repercussions of burning draft cards
Fined up to $10000
5 years in prison
Who protested against the war
Young
Old
Black
White
Rich
Poor
Famous
Unknown
Who was the VVAW
Vietnam veterans against the war
What happened with the VVAW
6 veterans marched in a peace demonstration in NYC in 1967
What was the membership
30k
How did veterans face abuse
Told to ignore their PSTD and move on with their life
Who was the war described by
Reporters reported stories:
Battles high on drugs
Agent oranges on villages
Rewarding if ice cream and beer if they had a high kill count
What are gooks
Racist term for south East Asian descenders
Who criticised the war in 1968
Cronkite
