Richard Nixon and the Vietnam War

Autori

• David F. Schmitz

Parametri

• 186 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Storia
• Storia degli Stati Uniti

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Richard Nixon came into office seeking a decisive victory in Vietnam, and expanded the war in hopes of upholding a policy of "containment," protecting America's credibility, and defying the growing antiwar movement. However, by 1971 the president was forced to significantly de-escalate the American presence and seek a negotiated end to the war. Aided by recently declassified documents, David F. Schmitz, provides a comprehensive analysis of Nixon's Vietnam policy during the first years of his administration, clearly demonstrating that Nixon pursued military victory and providing a new periodiza

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2016

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