The Vietnam War was a war to bring South Vietnam into communist order from North Vietnam. But, the United States involved itself in the war. America involved itself in the Vietnam War to help save South Vietnam’s freedom as well as stop communism from spreading. But due to this decision, it greatly changed America and impacted the American society in many ways.

In 1965, President Truman believed that the United States should support the policy to help free people trying to resist control from armed minorities or outside pressures. The United States demonstrated this policy by trying to defend South Vietnam from North Vietnam. (Doc 1) Also, America involved itself with War because a national pledge from President Johnson was made to help defend South Vietnam’s freedom. This is because every American President since 1954 has offered help to South Vietnam and President Johnson intended to keep that promise. (Doc 3) …show more content…
(Doc. 4a) Also, much more money and resources were being invested in the Vietnam War than the American society. (Doc. 4b) Anti-Vietnam War protestors started leading protests along with students boycotting classes due to the war, creating another problem in the United States. (Doc. 5a)

After the Vietnam War, it led to many hardships for the United States. Lots of lives from both sides were lost, it had negative effects on America and its society. Overall, the war badly affected America’s image and taught the U.S. about its