Vietnam 2 Flashcards
What happened to Ngo Diem?
Arrested and killed by the South Vietnamese military
Which country was also involved in Diem’s overthrow?
USA
Which US president initially placed US troops into Vietnam?
John F Kennedy (these troops were military advisors)
Who assassinated JFK?
Lee Harvey Oswald
Which famous quote did JFK say at his Inauguration?
- ‘Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country’
- ‘Ask not what you can do for your country, ask what your country can do for you’
What is meant by a Cold War?
Where a state of conflict exists between 2 nations, but it not fought with weapons, but rather economic sanctions, political actions; propaganda, etc
What were the average ages of soldiers from the USA in WW2 and Vietnam?
26 and 21 respectively
What was meant by the Domino Theory?
That if a country became Communist, it was likely that it’s neighbours would also become Communist
Which US Senator really pushed the idea that it would be preferable to be dead than Red?
Joseph McCarthy
Why did Robert Menzies agree to send additional Military advisors to Vietnam?
because he hoped the US would provide support if other countries such as Indonesia should threaten Aust.
