The Vietnam War: The Factors Which Ensured the Advent and the Outcome of a Long and Bloody Affair
[ send me this essay ]
A 22 page overview of the factors which contributed to the advent and outcome of the Vietnam War. Details the socio-political situation in Vietnam and emphasizes that the war was not a result of an aggressive North Vietnam invading South Vietnam but instead of a complexity of interrelated factors. Details U.S. involvement in the war and how the outcome of that involvement was insured by a variety of factors both within the United States and within Vietnam. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PPvietCn.wps

The Vietnam War - as Told to Movie Audiences - 'Coming Home,' 'Good Morning Vietnam' and 'Born on the 4th of July'
[ send me this essay ]
This 7 page report discusses three Vietnam War movies in the context of their symbology and the ways in which they represent the attitudes of Americans directly involved in the war and those presenting their cinemagraphic viewpoints of a war that did not have the simplistic good guy against bad guy scenario. By the late 1980s, both television and movie producers had become willing to consider Vietnam as a useful and marketable topic. Ironically, and more than probably - accidentally, America's artistic involvement in Vietnam has mimicked its military presence there. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWnammov.rtf

Vietnam War vs. Movies About the Vietnam War
[ send me this essay ]
In 5 pages, the author explores the relationship between the war in Vietnam and the Hollywood movies about the Vietnam experience. 'Good Morning, Vietnam' (1988), and 'Full Metal Jacket' (1987) are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PCvwarmv.doc

Vietnam War / Corruption In The Vietnamese Army -- Book Analysis
[ send me this essay ]
This 10 page paper explores Neil Sheehan's look at the Vietnam War, 'A Bright Shining Lie,' by providing a character study of John Paul Vann and examining the corruption of the Vietnamese Army. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Brightli.wps

The War In Vietnam
[ send me this essay ]
This 5 page paper argues that the 'Vietnam war', from the viewpoint of the Vietnamese, was fought as a means to end foreign domination in Vietnam. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KTvtmwar.wps

The Gulf Of Tonkin
[ send me this essay ]
15 pages in length. The Gulf of Tonkin is significant to the beginning of the Vietnam War as it gave President Johnson the ammunition he needed to instigate combat upon the North Vietnamese. The battle, which took place near the North Vietnamese coast, has been historically noted as one of the key incidents that ultimately plunged the United States into the Vietnam War. The writer discusses the significance of the Tonkin Gulf incident as it relates to the Vietnam War. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Gulftonk.wps

Vietnam: Quest for Independence
[ send me this essay ]
A 7 page review of the history of Vietnam in achieving political independence and in effecting economic reform. Recounts the contributions of Ho Chi Minh to these efforts and concludes that even though he died in 1969, prior to the unification of North and South Vietnam, no other individual can take credit for his role in shaping the country. Concludes that Vietnam continues to be in dire need of economic reform but they have maintained both their independence and their hope in the face of all challenges. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPvietIn.wps

Vietnam: Most Favored Nation Status
[ send me this essay ]
An 8 page paper which argues that Vietnam should be given the role as most valuable nation. Information provided illustrates the reasons why the United States is so reluctant to grant Vietnam the status of Most Favored Nation. The arguments which support the reluctance are very insubstantial and do not truly apply to the consideration. Vietnam would greatly benefit from being granted this status and there is essentially no reason why they should be denied the privilege and the opportunity. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAmfnviet.wps

The Vietnam War as Seen in “The Deer Hunter” and “Born on the Fourth of July”
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page paper which discusses the two movies and examines how accurate they were in portraying the Vietnam War, in relationship to the theme of mental and emotional issues that were, and are, a result of Vietnam War. While the war scenes were depicted accurately, it was the address of the man when he returns from the war that is the most important thing about these movies, and perhaps, about the Vietnam War altogether. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAdeer.wps

Construction Quality & The Need for Improvements in Vietnam
[ send me this essay ]
This 10 page paper considers the issue of construction quality in Vietnam and considers the problems involved in addressing improvements that can increase Vietnamese competitiveness and improve the operational function of the business sector. This paper provides a review of the current literature and an overview of significnat issues within the scope of development in Vietnam. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Consqual.wps

Vietnam, Eisenhower, the 1950s and ‘60s – America’s Earliest Interventionism
[ send me this essay ]
This 8 page report discusses specific aspects of American interventionism in Vietnam that eventually led to U.S. involvement in the war. U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower made the decision to categorically ignore the Geneva accords of 1954 when he organized the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization. In many ways, it was the first of many subsequent actions through which the United States demonstrated its arrogant disregard for international agreements when it came to Vietnam and the international community’s interventions in Vietnam. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWseato.rtf

Vietnam War / The U.S., Ho Chi Minh, And Why We There
[ send me this essay ]
The political objective of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRV), embodied in Ho Chi Minh, was the unification of Vietnam under its rule, by force if necessary. In this 9 page paper, the writer discusses Ho Chi Minh's political nationalism, American objectives in Vietnam, world interests in South Asia, relevant debate, pertinent justification, and more. Bibliography lists approximately 6 sources.
Filename: Viethoch.wps

Vietnamese Refugees in Southeast Asia
[ send me this essay ]
This 5 page report discusses Vietnamese refugees in other Southeast Asia nations. As refugees fled from Vietnam, many found themselves lost in the bureaucratic red tape of being displaced persons. Others made it safely to other nations where either family members and/or a new start awaited them. Others remained in Southeast Asia but in worlds that were far removed from their homeland. Vietnamese refugees who expected to be able to make their way and begin new lives in other Southeast Asian nations have often encountered far more difficult situations than those experienced by their friends and relatives who made their way to Europe or North America. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWvietse.wps

My Lai: Massacre, Tragedy, Incident
[ send me this essay ]
A 16 page paper which illustrates the massacre known as the My Lai Massacre which occurred in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. It was an occurrence which was initially called a massacre, then a tragedy and finally nothing more than a typical incident that occurred during a time of war. It was a useless invasion of a small hamlet in Vietnam where there were no enemies present. The soldiers, known primarily as Charlie Company, essentially went mad and performed what some have called Nazi acts. It was an incredibly horrible event and was, by far, the worst reality of the Vietnam War. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAmylai.wps

Martin Luther King on Vietnam
[ send me this essay ]
A 15 page research paper on the attitudes and opinions of Martin Luther King regarding US involvement in Vietnam. The writer argues that King opposed many of the Cold War US policies beginning in the late 1950s, and then offers a chronology of King's opposition to the Vietnam war, and what influenced his opinions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: 99kgonvt.wps

Vietnam: One Man's Perspective
[ send me this essay ]
The War in Vietnam was the first war to be actively protested by a large amount of the American public - it was also the first war where the United States walked away defeated. The implications of this war on individuals, families and government policy has been deep and far reaching. This 5 page tutorial paper explores the experiences of one Vietnam War veteran. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KTrember.wps

The Vietnam War / How It Has Impacted American Culture
[ send me this essay ]
An 8 page exploration of the impacts of U.S. involvement in Vietnam on American culture. Discusses the traumatization of both the Vietnam veteran and of the American public who were exposed to the realities of the war by tenacious media coverage. Bibliography lists ten sources.
Filename: Warviet.wps

Comparison of World War I & The Vietnam Conflict
[ send me this essay ]
This 5 page paper compares the Vietnam War with World War I, with an emphasis on causative factors. The conclusion reached is that lives were lost in Vietnam for vastly different reasons than they were in the first world war. Bibliography lists 5 sources
Filename: Wariviet.wps

Children Of The Vietnam War -- Confusion & Social Chaos
[ send me this essay ]
It is well-documented that the Vietnam war left many veterans in a deterioriated mental condition. But what is less frequently discussed is the depressed lifestyles of children -- those born of American soldiers who had sex with Vietnam women as rape or otherwise. Many of these children live in the United States today.. Some have even attempted to find their fathers.. The behavior patterns of these youths reflects their war torn heritage and this 6 page essay examines this concept as well as its effects on the parent - veteran (i.e., post-traumatic stress disorder, etc.;). Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Vietchil.wps

Vietnam POWs
[ send me this essay ]
A 7 page research paper that examines pertinent questions concerning the men who were held captive during the Vietnam War. The writer, first of all, looks at rescue efforts and the politics that have surrounded the question as to whether or not POW/MIAs are still being held in Vietnam. Then the writer examines the feelings and lives of the men who survived. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: 99powmia.wps

Summary and Review of "Charlie Company (What Vietnam Did to Us)" by Peter Goldman and Tony Fuller
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page paper which summarizes and reviews Peter Goldman and Tony Fuller's 1983 Vietnam War memoir, "Charlie Company (What Vietnam Did to Us)." Divided into two sections, with the summary portion providing a general overview, and the review portion offering a detailed critique of the book.
Filename: TGchaco.wps

U.S Involvement In Vietnam, 1945-1954
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page research paper on U.S. involvement in Vietnam which explores the events leading up to the Geneva Conference which ended a French presence in Vietnam, partitioned the country at the 17th parallel, and temporarily halted hostilities for two years. The writer demonstrates how Congress was instrumental in preventing a U.S. unilateral intervention in 1954. Bibliography lists 5 sources. 
Filename: War45-54.wps

The Historical Accuracy Of Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now / A Modernist View Of The Reality Of The Vietnam War
[ send me this essay ]
This 8 page paper considers the issue of the historical accuracy of the depiction of the Vietnam War era as a whole as well as specific events presented in the film Apocalypse Now. Though critics have argued that the film presents one of the most emotionally and socially accurate views of the Vietnam War, and even though the film also presents some historical context which is factual, it can be argued that the actual events of the film do not appear to have a substantive base in historical factuality. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Apocalno.wps

Vietnam War / Attrition Strategy
[ send me this essay ]
The strategy employed in Vietnam by General Westmoreland is discussed in this 10 page paper. A major focus of the paper is on the use of attrition as a strategy with particular emphasis on the book A Bright Shining Lie by Neil Sheehan. An overview of the Vietnam conflict is also provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Vietstrat.wps

Vietnam War / My Lai Massacre -- Book Review
[ send me this essay ]
A 6 page paper focusing upon Michael Bilton and Kevin Sim's 'Four Hours In My Lai' -- a book documenting one of the American military's darkest wartime activities ever-- the rape, torture, and murder of thousands of innocent Vietnamese civilians within a one-day period. The writer attempts to evaluate the book's thesis: that is ironic how My Lai seems to be almost forgotten in today's media accounts and historical reflections upon the Vietnam war. It is almost as if the government wants us to forget how barbarically the U.S. military acted ! The horror of this particular incident is described in somewhat graphic detail. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Vietnbok.wps

Vietnam War / Mainstream Press Coverage Of The Tet Offensive
[ send me this essay ]
A 7 page research paper which examines how the New York Times covered the Tet Offensive of the Vietnam War using only primary sources. The writer looks at the original articles published between Jan. 31 and Feb. 7, 1968, and concludes that, despite the tendency of the conservative right to blame the American withdrawal from Vietnam on the media, the coverage was accurate, factual, and unbiased. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Presstet.wps

World War II Veterans in College and Vietnam War Veterans in College – A Comparison
[ send me this essay ]
This 5 page report discusses the experiences of World War II veterans when they returned home and went to college and that of the Vietnam veterans. The 1950s were years of prosperity and family-centered values. Large numbers of returning WWII veterans attended college, pursued careers and got married and had children. Undeniably, the Vietnam veterans returned to a very different nation that was not particularly grateful for their service. They returned to a world in which society’s values had changed and their own lives had been inexorably altered. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWvet.rtf

Vietnam War / Socio-Political Thought & The Anti-War Movement
[ send me this essay ]
An 8 page overview & discussion of the Vietnam War, relevant events, and the ensuing controversy that occurred domestically in the United States as a result of our participation. Radical conflict, militant civil rights, social activism (i.e., on U.S. college campuses), etc.; are among the many sub-topics explored. The writer is particularly concerned with assessing precisely what it is we have 'learned' from the Vietnam war. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Vietnam.wps

Vietnam War / Why It Was So Difficult to Fight
[ send me this essay ]
This 5 page report discusses issues involved in the Vietnam war that made it unusually difficult to fight. The writer also illustrates how movies about the Vietnam 'experience' have colored Americans' view of the war. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Whydiffu2.wps

Boosting Vietnam's Presence in the World Market
[ send me this essay ]
A 10 page paper discussing Vietnam's grudging and slow but inexorable shift to a free-market economy. Vietnam remains communist and shares a border with China to the north. Though its leaders want to remain true to the communist ideology for which so many died, they are faced with the hard facts of the benefits of joining the emerging world economy. The paper examines the economy as it is and the possibilities of taking a globalization route similar to that of South Korea and Singapore: welcoming foreign investment, but according to strict rules set by the government. Singapore provides a model of how the government does not need to yield its ideology to foreign entities. It truly is possible for the government to remain in control of philosophy while allowing the people to enjoy prosperity. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KSVietnam.wps

Short History Of U.S. Involvement In Vietnam
[ send me this essay ]
A 6 page paper that offers a brief history of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. The U.S. had actually been involved in activities in Vietnam since the early 1940s and, in fact, the first American was killed there in 1946. This paper traces the highlights of U.S. involvement since that time until all American troops were withdrawn in 1973. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGnam.wps

The Depiction of War in Film: Contrast Between the Depictions of World War II and Vietnam
[ send me this essay ]
A 6 page discussion of the variations we see in the presentation style and content of movies depicting war. Correlates that variation with the variation in American sentiment which existed at the time, and indeed which continues to exist today regarding World War II verses the Vietnam War. Uses specific examples from the World War II movie "Sands of Iwo Jima" and the Vietnam War movies "Green Berets", "Platoon", and "Hamburger Hill". Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPwarMov.wps

Norman Podhoretz's "Why We Were In Vietnam"
[ send me this essay ]
5 pages in length. The author's intent in "Why We Were In Vietnam" is to bring to light the events that took place to ultimately embroil America in one of history's bloodiest conflicts. Through insightful observation, Podhoretz illustrates that as the President Johnson addressed the nation regarding the Vietnam War -- a battle that is still considered to be part of the Kennedy Administration -- it was clear that his intention all along was to engage in combat with the North Vietnamese. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCVwar.wps

Vietnam; Reality and Rhetoric in the Deer Hunter;
[ send me this essay ]
This 5 page paper considers the portrayal of the past, present and future of the United States presented in the film the Deer Hunter and commentated on by Gilbert Adair in his book Hollywood's Vietnam. The paper discusses the reality, the rhetoric and the symbolism of this idea of the past and the future of the United States arguing that the film tells us more about America and Hollywood than it does Vietnam. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEdeerhn.wps

Post-Vietnam America / A Culture of Internal War
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the perspectives in Englehardt's book The End of the Victory Culture and Gibson's work Warrior Dreams as they apply to the post-Vietnam American culture. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Postviet.wps

A Rumor Of War: Vietnam
[ send me this essay ]
During the Kennedy Administration, the phrase 'New Frontier' referred to a domestic policy proposing to reduce unemployment, increase education funding, improve housing, offer medical care to the elderly, reduce taxes, and protect civil rights. Kennedy's 'New Frontier' became Johnson's 'War on Poverty'. This 2 page paper explores the experiences of Philip Caputo as addressed in his book, A Rumor of War, as generalized to the Vietnam experience and the domestic reaction to a soldier's involvement. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KTrmorwr.wps

The Frontier Myth In the United States / From the Colonial Period to the Vietnam War
[ send me this essay ]
A 6 page examination of the frontier myth in United States history. Identifies greed and the never-ending drive for territorial expansion and control of resources, both natural and human, as the driving force for white Anglo Saxon males in the United States from the colonial period up until the Vietnam War. Relies largely on the work of Richard Slotkin in his 1992 book 'Gunfighter Nation: The Myth of the Frontier in Twentieth Century America'. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Gunfight.wps

Employment Opportunities for Vietnam Vets
[ send me this essay ]
Reasons why there is higher unemployment for Vietnam Vets are discussed in this 7 page paper. Several issues are looked at including the devastating effects of PTSD. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Vietemp.wps

The Media and the Vietnam War
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page paper which discusses how the media plays a very big role in how society visualizes events which are taking place in the world. The focus is upon how the media’s portrayal of the Vietnam War influenced how society felt about the war and how they saw the war in general. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAvietmed.wps

Executive Power: The Role of Lyndon B. Johnson in the Vietnam War
[ send me this essay ]
A 7 page discussion of the role of President Lyndon B. Johnson in the escalation and perpetuation of the Vietnam War. Discusses his use of Executive Power, his attempts to hide economic costs, and the impact his actions had on his presidency and his decision not to pursue a second term in office. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPlbjExP.wps

Socio - Political Theories Behind The Cuban Missile Crisis & Vietnam
[ send me this essay ]
Social and political theories attempt to explain motivations behind executive decision making in this 10 page paper. Highlighted are the decisions reached by President John F. Kennedy during the 1960's in the midst of the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Cubanam.wps

The End of Illusion: In Pharaoh's Army
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page paper discussing Tobias Wolff's memories of his time in Vietnam in the time of the Tet offensive. One of the themes evident throughout the book is the death of illusion. Wolff joined the Army for the wrong reasons, and he is disillusioned when he hears veterans fearing their return to Vietnam. He realizes after the Tet offensive that he likely had been in conversation with a Vietcong at a pre-Tet celebration; he realizes on his return that there is much about his father that is far different than he had remembered. Illusions fell away before leaving, while in Vietnam and particularly on return. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSPharaohArmy.wps

'Why Desert Storm Would Not Become Another Vietnam'
[ send me this essay ]
A 7 page paper discussing President Bush's statement that Desert Storm would not turn into another Vietnam and what he meant by that statement. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Desnam.wps

The Frontier Myth In the United States / From the Colonial Period to the Vietnam War
[ send me this essay ]
A 6 page examination of the frontier myth in United States history. Identifies greed and the never-ending drive for territorial expansion and control of resources, both natural and human, as the driving force for white Anglo Saxon males in the United States from the colonial period up until the Vietnam War. Relies largely on the work of Richard Slotkin in his 1992 book 'Gunfighter Nation: The Myth of the Frontier in Twentieth Century America'. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Gunfight.wps

Employment Opportunities for Vietnam Vets
[ send me this essay ]
Reasons why there is higher unemployment for Vietnam Vets are discussed in this 7 page paper. Several issues are looked at including the devastating effects of PTSD. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Vietemp.wps

The Media and the Vietnam War
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page paper which discusses how the media plays a very big role in how society visualizes events which are taking place in the world. The focus is upon how the media’s portrayal of the Vietnam War influenced how society felt about the war and how they saw the war in general. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAvietmed.wps

Executive Power: The Role of Lyndon B. Johnson in the Vietnam War
[ send me this essay ]
A 7 page discussion of the role of President Lyndon B. Johnson in the escalation and perpetuation of the Vietnam War. Discusses his use of Executive Power, his attempts to hide economic costs, and the impact his actions had on his presidency and his decision not to pursue a second term in office. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPlbjExP.wps

Socio - Political Theories Behind The Cuban Missile Crisis & Vietnam
[ send me this essay ]
Social and political theories attempt to explain motivations behind executive decision making in this 10 page paper. Highlighted are the decisions reached by President John F. Kennedy during the 1960's in the midst of the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Cubanam.wps

The End of Illusion: In Pharaoh's Army
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page paper discussing Tobias Wolff's memories of his time in Vietnam in the time of the Tet offensive. One of the themes evident throughout the book is the death of illusion. Wolff joined the Army for the wrong reasons, and he is disillusioned when he hears veterans fearing their return to Vietnam. He realizes after the Tet offensive that he likely had been in conversation with a Vietcong at a pre-Tet celebration; he realizes on his return that there is much about his father that is far different than he had remembered. Illusions fell away before leaving, while in Vietnam and particularly on return. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSPharaohArmy.wps

'Why Desert Storm Would Not Become Another Vietnam'
[ send me this essay ]
A 7 page paper discussing President Bush's statement that Desert Storm would not turn into another Vietnam and what he meant by that statement. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Desnam.wps

China, Vietnam, and the United States
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page paper which discusses the role of political parties, the role of the military, and the transfer of power, as experienced in China, Vietnam, and the United States. Each region is discussed in relationship to current historical events, which help to illustrate some of the complex examples of such involvement. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAtransf.wps

The U.S. & Containment Policy In South Vietnam / 1945 Through 1968
[ send me this essay ]
A 10 page paper discussing policies of containment of communism relating to South Vietnam. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Vietnam4.doc

The Rise of Nationalism in Vietnam and Korea
[ send me this essay ]
This 5 page paper considers the background of the rise of nationalism in two Asian countries: Vietnam and Korea. This paper not only considers the historical events that impacted the development of a national identity, but also assesses the similarities in these two countries, including the distinct divisions between the divided countries. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHvietko.wps

Myths About the U.S. in Vietnam as Revealed in Film / Analyzed
[ send me this essay ]
This 5 page research paper examines how films created myths concerning the U.S. involvement in Vietnam. Specifically discussed are films such as Apocalypse Now (1979) and Full Metal Jacket (1987), and the myths they created and exposed for audiences. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Vietmyth.wps

Vietnam War / Why?
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page research paper exploring the question of why the U.S. went to Vietnam. Explored are the defeat of France at Dien Bien Phu, Eisenhower’s political about-face, the undeclared war, and the international and domestic consequences. Three main political reasons for going to war are posited, as well as one ethical/moral reason for entering the war. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Cnvietwar.wps

American Efforts in the Philippines and Vietnam: Annexation and Control in US Involvement
[ send me this essay ]
This 6 page paper compares the American efforts to annex and control the Philippines in 1900-1902 with the US involvement in Vietnam (1965-1973) and considers the similarities and differences in these two involvements. This paper assesses the nature of the perceived threats and the impetus for action by the United States in both cases. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MHannex.wps

Vietnam War / Guerilla Warfare Tactics
[ send me this essay ]
An 8 page paper discussing the guerilla warfare tactics used during the Vietnam war and how they differed from those used in other wars. Also examines the effects of those tactics on U.S. troops. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Guerilla.wps

Vietnam War And The Media
[ send me this essay ]
A 15 page paper explaining the media's role in the way the Vietnam war was perceived. The writer explains how different types of media influenced public opinion in both the USA and Canada. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Vietnamm.wps

Helicopter Use in Vietnam
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page research paper that examines the role of the helicopter in the Vietnam War, focusing specifically on the role of the gunship, including the Huey. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: 99huey.wps

The United States & Vietnam -- Normalized Relations At Long Last !
[ send me this essay ]
In this 16 page research paper, the writer examines the formal normalization of trade between the U.S. and Vietnam-- announced during the mid 1990's. The years leading upto this monumental event are described, statistical figures are analyzed, and the writer presents some of the issues that lie ahead-- concerned with whether or not lingering resentment will lead to greater social strife between the people of these two countries. Issues and other challenges to successful normalization are assessed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Vietnamr.wps

Vietnam War / 'We Were Soldiers Once & Young'
[ send me this essay ]
The book on the Ia Drang Battle during the Vietnam War, by Harold G. Moore and Joseph L. Galloway, is reviewed in this 5 page paper. Four themes of the book are explored. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Soldrs.wps

1968 As A Turning Point -- American Politics & Vietnam
[ send me this essay ]
This 9 page research paper examines the year 1968 as a sociopolitical turning point in which America changed its opinion about Vietnam. The temporary nature of American successes in the big unit war, the limited success of bombing in the north and on the infiltration routes, and the failure of the pacification campaign were all revealed in the Tet Offensive. Politically, the U.S. government and military had also proven themselves to be both unreliable and untrustworthy with such illegal moves as Operation Chaos. It is essentially argued that 1968 marked a turning point not only in how Americans would view their own government, but in how the government would accept these views. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Viet1968.wps

The Vietnam War & American Foreign Policy
[ send me this essay ]
A 10 page paper that considers the history of American foreign policy and demonstrates how policy in Vietnam was actually influenced by policies of the past. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Vietfp.wps

Vietnam and American Foreign Policy
[ send me this essay ]
This 8 page analysis addresses questions pertinent to American foreign policy and war strategy, broken into four sections. Vietnam is a primary focus of the paper. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA9Nam.wps

Vietnam and Welfare Changed the Way We Do Business
[ send me this essay ]
This five-page paper discusses the changes that have taken place since the Vietnam War regarding the way we handle war now and the changes in the welfare system. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: CWSocpro.wps

The Vietnam War and Its Polarization of American Society
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page discussion of the impact of the Vietnam War on American culture. Discusses the polarization of society into those that supported the war and those that resented it. Relates the role of the media and of the indecisiveness of our political leaders themselves in this polarization as well as the difficulty experienced by those that returned from the war. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPvietCu.wps

Vietnam Conflict / Role of Peasant Women
[ send me this essay ]
A 6 page paper that provides an overview of the role that peasant women played in the Vietnam Conflict. This paper considers their roles, contributions, the mobilization of women, and even the conflicts between emerging social roles and traditional lifestyle. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Peasviet.wps

Effects of Vietnam War in Modern America Analyzed
[ send me this essay ]
This 15 page research paper examines the impact of the Vietnam War of the 1960s on the American society, politics and culture of the 1990s. Specifically considered is how the War itself has contributed to the current social, political and cultural debate regarding America's moral landscape. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Vietnw.wps

Vietnam War / U.S. Bombing Policy
[ send me this essay ]
A 9 page analysis of the U.S. bombing policy in the Vietnam war, the subsequent loss of the war and other devastating results (human) due to the lack of a legitimate war strategy. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Vietbomb.wps

Vietnam Economy
[ send me this essay ]
A 7 page overview of the history of Vietnamese economy. Links the economy with foreign investment and stresses the importance of infrastructural development in economic stability and improvement. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPvietEc.wps

Vietnam War -- The Tet Offensive / America Learns A Hard Lesson
[ send me this essay ]
A 3 page essay in which the writer reflects upon a documentary film about the Tet Offensive and its importance in the Vietnam War. The severity of defeat for the Vietcong (and the U.S.) are described as are some of the specific events that enabled us to be so ill-prepared. The Tet Offensive also had a devastating impact upon the U.S. domestically-- and is presented in this essay as a most valuable -- and humbling -- learning experience for Americans. No Bibliography.
Filename: Tetoffen.wps

Necessities Of War / Civil War & Vietnam War
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page essay comparing and contrasting some of the many events of the Civil War and the Vietnam War. Lincoln said that there were necessities of war. What did he mean? This is the specific question explored in this essay. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Civiet.wps

United States Policy in Vietnam / Why it Failed
[ send me this essay ]
This 6 page paper looks at the reasoning behind the politics associated with the Vietnam War, public opinion in the last days of U.S. involvement and the aftermath of the era. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Whyfai.wps

The Vietnam War In Its Final Stages
[ send me this essay ]
A 9 page essay which looks at the ending of the Vietnam War, but also examines some of the reasons why it so wrong for the U.S. to be involved due to the political situation of that time. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Vietend.wps

Vietnam War / The War We Could Not Win -- Why It Really Ended
[ send me this essay ]
In this insightful 9 page paper, the writer discusses how utterly defeated the U.S. was by its enemies in Vietnam and how unable the America military was to protect itself from guerrilla warfare. It is argued that it was actually a combination of factors that led to U.S. withdrawal from Nam and no one singular event, group, or person was exclusively responsible. President Nixon played at least some role as did the wartime protesters, but neither achieved what we are commonly led to believe. The protesters were unsuccessful in changing the attitude of American politicians and the Presidency was unsuccessful in achieving any worthwhile conclusion to the War. In short, the U.S. was left with nothing else to do but withdraw. Specific events and political controversy from that troubled era are discussed in great detail. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Vietnend.wps

The Media's Hand in The Vietnam Conflict
[ send me this essay ]
This 11-page-paper presents an in-depth discussion on the involvement of the media in the shaping of public opinion during the Vietnam Conflict. It opens with a discussion of how the lines were drawn between the government and the journalists and moves on to cite several examples of the media's portrayal of events that directly conflicted with the government's rendition. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: CWvitnam.wps

Maya Lin - Architect Of The Vietnam Memorial
[ send me this essay ]
This 5 page report discusses Maya Lin, the woman who designed the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. while still only an undergraduate student at Yale. Her accomplishments serve as a powerful metaphor for the American women's movement which has shown the power a unique woman's vision can present for an entire nation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Mayalin.wps

Vietnam War / The Role Women Played
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page essay on the role of women in the Vietnam War and how it is has changed how we look at women and war. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Namwom.wps

Vietnam / Movies The Changing Face of Protest and Resistance
[ send me this essay ]
A 10 page research paper which explores the ideas of protest and resistance in historical reference, in Oliver Stone's 'Platoon' and 'Born on the Fourth of July,' and in FitzGerald's 'Fire on the Lake.' The writer posits that protest led to an ever-changing 'face' of resistance that redefines the outcome of the Vietnam War. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Vietprot.wps

The Vietnam War: Historian Opinion Of Pacification
[ send me this essay ]
8 pages in length. When assessing the myriad opinions historians hold with regard to the Vietnam War's pacification, one can easily surmise that while some are as adamantly opposed as they are approving, there are those whose convictions reside somewhere in between. Clearly, the Vietnam War did not represent a significantly popular time in United States history, inasmuch as American involvement proved to divide an already agitated nation. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: TLCvietn.wps

Americans “Fighting” on the Homefront during World War II and the Vietnam War
[ send me this essay ]
This 5 page report discusses the ways in which World War II and the Vietnam War were also fought by the people who the soldiers left behind when they were sent overseas. Each was ideologically different, however, each evoked a great passionate response from those “stateside.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWvnhome.wps

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly - Socio-Economic Changes in America Between WWII & Vietnam
[ send me this essay ]
A 4 page paper that examines and compares the social, economical and ideological factors and attitudes that surrounded America's involvement in both World War II and the Vietnam War. Discussed are the radical changes in values and ideals that the nation underwent in the twenty to twenty-five years between these two conflicts and how these changes redefined America. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: LCUSWar.doc

Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon/ Policy on Vietnam
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page research paper in which the writer argues that, despite the obvious differences, these three presidents have both similar beliefs toward communist aggression in Southeast Asia and also similar strategies in dealing with US involvement in Vietnam. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khkjnvtn.wps

Decline of Confucianism in Vietnam
[ send me this essay ]
A 7 page research paper that charts the decline of Confucianism in Vietnam. Confucianism arrived early with Chinese conquerors. It persisted for centuries, but ultimately faded from influence because it never gained a secure foothold with the common people. The writer argues that Confucianism met its demise, at least in part, because the common people associated it with the oppression of the ruling classes and resented the efforts of the elite to force this belief system on the populace. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khconnam.wps

The Vietnam War
[ send me this essay ]
(6 pp) War is never a pretty picture. However it has been glorified in past United States history as a noble effort for those who believed in rotecting "the undefended." World War I, the Great War destroyed the idea of "noble" and "war" being connected in any way. We fought The Bully and won in World War II; soldiers were seen as "liberators." Korea was only a "conflict." Yet the Vietnam War destroyed parts of the United States and its beliefs in an overt, as well as a much more covert way. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBvietnW.doc

Dien Bien Phu
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page paper discussing the battle of Dien Bien Phu which involved the French and the Vietminh. The battle surged amidst monsoon weather and the French were beaten nearly to the ground by the attacks of the Viet Minh. within a few months the battle was over and the French had lost any hold in Vietnam. The European struggle in Vietnam ended with this battle.
Filename: Dienbien.wps

How the My Lai Massacre was a Case of Over-Obedience to Military Authority in War Time
[ send me this essay ]
In 5 pages the writer discusses how the My Lai Massacre was a case of over-obedience to military authority in war time. The Vietnam conflict brought heartache to many. It was never considered a 'war,' although that is exactly what it was. The My Lai Massacre in Vietnam was one of the many atrocities of that war. There is a definite connection between Milgram's 'Obedience to Authority: An Experimental View' and the My Lai Massacre. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Mylaim.wps

Asian Order & Upheaval
[ send me this essay ]
An 8 page paper that explores the upheaval experienced by ASEAN countries since World War II. Utilizing the historical/ideological sense of order as a base, the paper explores this issue from the standpoint of Japan since WWII, Vietnam after the Vietnam Conflict, Korean famine/nuclear nonproliferation, and how China sits in relationship to these countries--past and present. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Asianuph.wps

Religion and Times of War
[ send me this essay ]
A 9 page paper which examines how religion effected the people of the United States during WWII and the Vietnam War. During WWII, the people believed very strongly in God and the country, whereas during Vietnam, people saw things and experienced things that gave us reason to lose faith in both. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RArelgwar.wps

Fortunate Son: The Torment of Lewis Puller, Jr.
[ send me this essay ]
This 5 page paper provides an overview of the book Fortunate Son, the autobiography of Lewis Puller, Jr., disabled Vietnam veteran and son of World War II hero Chesty Puller. This book relates Puller’s attempts to live up to the legacy of his father and his own losses as a result of his participation in the Vietnam War. This book is especially poignant in light of Puller’s suicide in 1994, and claims that Puller suffered the ravages of post-traumatic stress disorder. No additional sources cited.
Filename: MHpuller.wps

Indochinese Immigrants in the United States
[ send me this essay ]
This 5 page report discusses the immigration of Indochinese to the United States. When the war finally ended in Vietnam, a ten-year outflow of refugees was created, resulting in the displacement of over 1.6 million people from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos - nations that had once been formally known as "French Indochina." Various aspects of their lives as immigrants, what brought them to the U.S. and where most live are briefly discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWindimm.rtf

The Historiography of Vietnam
[ send me this essay ]
This 8 page paper reviews a variety of books to see how Vietnam has been historically documented. Only books are used to see the various views on this controversial topic. Views on the pacification programs of the era are the focus of discussion. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: SA 109nam.wps

Maya Lin.
[ send me this essay ]
(6 pp). Lin was only 21 years old when she won a nationwide competition for the design of the Vietnam Memorial, coming out on top over more than 1,400 proposals from other artists. 'The Vietnam memorial is a place where something happens within the viewer. It's like reading a book. I purposely had the names etched ragged right on each panel to look like a page from a book,' Lin said. 'I also wanted remembering the past relevant to the present. Some people wanted me to put the names in alphabetical order. I wanted them in chronological order so that a veteran could find his time within the panel. It's like a thread of life.' 5pp annotated bibliography lists 6 sources. (total 10pp)
Filename: BBmayalnR.doc

The Vietnam War: Our Military Sabotaged by Politics
[ send me this essay ]
A 10 page overview of the many factors which interplayed to result in an American loss in Vietnam. Attributes this loss to internal politics rather than to an ineffective or amoral military as some authors have contended. Emphasizes that the strength and accomplishments of our military during this war were undermined by politicians and indeed a biased liberal press. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPvietSd.wps

Post-Traumatic Stress and the Vietnam Veteran
[ send me this essay ]
A six-page research paper on the nature of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, its causes, symptoms, and treatment. Also included are areas in which PTSD have been detected among non-veterans. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: 99ptsd.wps

The Role Of Religion In Vietnam Vs. The United States
[ send me this essay ]
This 15 page paper compares the primary religions of the two countries while examining their influence in the two widely different societies. Bibliography lists eight sources.
Filename: Namus.wps

Vietnam/Why We Lost
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page research paper that investigates why the US lost the Vietnam War. The writer argues that while the US saw Vietnam as a limited conflict, the Vietnamese were more then prepared emotionally, if not in resources, to fight an all-out war. Also, and quite ironically, analysis shows that the US lost this war for much the same reasons that the US won the Revolutionary War with Great Britain. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khnamwhy.wps

The Significance of the Fall of Saigon
[ send me this essay ]
This 5 page paper looks at the end of the Vietnam War and its legacy, particularly in respect to how it affects the U.S. The American reaction to the war is discussed. Vietnam is looked at before and after the North Vietnamese took Saigon. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA112nam.wps

Film Analysis / Hamburger Hill - An Accurate Depiction of War In Vietnam?
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page paper discussing the film in relation to the reality of actual events. Reviewers found several production mistakes within the film and labeled the acting as lacking, but many vets still refer people to the film rather than to answer questions in detail, even 30 years after the fact. The difficulty rests in knowing that it depicts reality far too faithfully so that many vets cannot bear to watch it, and those who were present direct questioning people to the film, thereby repelling unwelcome questions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Hamburg.wps

The Vietnam War: Violations of the Geneva Convention
[ send me this essay ]
An 8 page overview of the factors influencing the fighting in Vietnam. Outlines the terms of the Geneva Convention. Contends that the military and political demarcation and the feelings among Communist verses South Vietnam sympathizers set the stage for a type of warfare in which even the Geneva Convention was inadequate in terms of preventing atrocities against civilians and non-combatants. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPvietGC.wps

Resilience Of Stress As Illustrated By The Experience Of Vietnam Vets
[ send me this essay ]
A 10 page essay on the stress particularly as it is experienced by vets suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Stressre.wps

Overview of Vietnam
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page paper which discusses various aspects and conditions of Vietnam. The paper presents an examination of the history, government, leaders, political parties, problems, and economic situation of the country. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAviethist.wps

Australia And Vietnam
[ send me this essay ]
A 21 page paper. This essay addresses these issues: Why Australia entered the war; why Australia continued in the war; the anti-war movement; and what happened after the war. The writer ends with a commentary, which discusses whether or not entering the war was a good or wise decision, if the public really understood their nation's involvement and what were Australia's goals for entering the war. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PGausnam.wps

Tim O'Brien/ Going After Cacciato & The Things They Carried
[ send me this essay ]
A 15 page comparison between the above mentioned novels by Tim O'Brien. In these novels, O'Brien examines feelings and uncertainties that speak to the heart of being human and leave the reader thinking, rather then feeling that all their questions have been answered. O'Brien's artistry encompasses all of the nuances and pathos of the human condition, but set within a framework that coincides with the period that formed the crux of his own experience‹the Vietnam War. The writer specifically examines the novels relative to O'Brien's use of structure. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: 90obrien.wps

Lan Cao/ Monkey Bridge
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page essay that summarizes Lan Cao's evocative novel of Vietnamese emigrants. Monkey Bridge tells the story of seventeen-year-old Mai Nyugen and her widowed mother, Thanh, who emigrated to the US from Vietnam. It relates what assimilation to American life has been like for both mother and daughter, as well as detailing the complicated role reversal that has resulted because of their new location. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khcao.wps

Hostility Toward Revolutionaries in America
[ send me this essay ]
This 3 page report discusses why, in a country founded on a revolution, revolutionaries are treated with such hostility. The majority of Americans believe that revolutionary behavior is something from the past, appropriate in the war for independence, the Civil War, even in protesting Vietnam, but as the nation moves into the 21st century it has become somehow passe. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWrevhos.rtf

Mary McCarthy / A Look at Her Life and Work
[ send me this essay ]
A 10 page look into the life of Mary McCarthy, a noted and controversial writer of the 1930s-1980s who explored issues as diverse as women's sexuality and the politics involved in the Vietnam War. Bibliography lists seven sources.
Filename: Marymcar.wps

The Chicago Seven and the Movements of the Sixties
[ send me this essay ]
This 7 page paper focuses on the infamous Chicago Seven trial which occurred as a result of a demonstration at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. The student, anti-Vietnam and counterculture movements are examined. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA26Cho7.wps

Chicago, 1968 - The Whole World Was Watching
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page paper that examines the events that occurred in Chicago in 1968 with emphasis on the 1968 Democratic National Convention held in that city in August of 1968. Included in the paper are the issues that were prevalent at the time - the Vietnam War, the black civil rights movement, the women's rights movement, the rights of college students, labor union issues, and poverty issues - and the influential part that television coverage played in inflaming these issues. Also covered are the 1968 Summer Olympic games and the manner in which they were affected by the national violence and unrest. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: LCChicgo.doc

'Apocalypse Now' vs 'Platoon'
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts how Vietnam War films Apocalypse Now and Platoon approach history by examining their use of visual images and manipulative techniques to tell their stories. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Apocplat.wps

Book Review of "A Rumor of War" by Philip Caputo
[ send me this essay ]
A 2.5 page paper which reviews Philip Caputo’s autobiographical Vietnam War memoir, "A Rumor of War."
Filename: TGrumwar.rtf

"Apocalypse Now" and the Relationship Between Willard and Kurtz
[ send me this essay ]
An 8 page paper which examines the conflicts in the relationship between Captain Benjamin Willard and Colonel Walter Kurtz in Francis Ford Coppola’s epic film on the Vietnam War, "Apocalypse Now" (1979), from a cultural, humanities and military standpoint. Also compared is the how the conflict begins in "Apocalypse Now" with the opening conflict in Michael Cimino’s "The Deer Hunter" (1978). Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TGapnow.rtf

Use & History Of The U.S. Special Forces
[ send me this essay ]
A 10 page overview of the history of the Special Forces. Emphasizes how World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War shaped these forces. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Specforc.wps

Robert F. Kennedy’s Anti-war Legacy
[ send me this essay ]
A nine page paper looking at this pivotal figure in the anti-war movement of the 1960s. Using Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.’s biography “Robert Kennedy and his Times,” the paper shows how the ethical crisis surrounding Kennedy’s strong opposition to the war in Vietnam proved a focal point in the last years of his life. No additional sources.
Filename: KBrfk.wps