Vietnam under Nixon+Effects Flashcards
(29 cards)
anti-war protest by 10,000 Nixon wins “peace with honor”
1968 Democratic National Convention
supporters of the war
Hawks
opposes the war
Doves
anti-war protest where 4 students were killed
Kent State
3 day rock concert
Woodstock
against going to war for moral or religious beliefs
conscientious objector
to intentionally injure a fellow soldier to teach him a lesson
fragging
a chemical defoliant that destroys all vegetation. Later realized it caused cancer
Agent Orange
site of massacre by US soldiers on women and children. resulted in US soldiers being called baby killers
My Lai Massacre
peace treaty with North Vietnam. Release of POWs
Paris Peace Accords
soldiers who might experience nightmares, flashbacks, or aversion to loud noises
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
limits the presidents power to deploy troops
War Powers Act
lowered the voting age to 18
26th Amendment
the gradual reduction of troops in Vietnam
Vietnamization Policy
low interest loans to buy a house, start a business or go to college
GI Bill of Rights
black granite wall which looks like a scar cut into the earth. Names represent fallen soldiers
Vietnam War Memorial
Supreme Commander of American forces in Vietnam
Westmoreland
ordered the massacre of the women and children in My Lai
Lt. Calley
1/2 American, 1/2 Asian
Amer-Asians
cult leader responsible for ordering the murder of 6 people
Charles Manson
actress who was murdered by member of the Charles Manson cult
Sharon Tate
made the US realize the SVA is no match for the NVA
invasion of Laos
formerly known as Siagon
Ho Chi Minh City
1st televised war which influences public opinion
impact of TV
