Spread of the Cold War - Vietnam War

​attitude of the Americans towards the Vietnam War in 1964

Today, the pulse of southern Vietnam beats proudly and energetically, with much liveliness to be found on the roads. ... Groups and groups of United States soldiers in army boots get off their ships and run to the land... When the United States powerful weapons cut deeply into the communist forces, the once proud communist hunters suddenly become the frightened prey.

​Anti-war feeling in the US

1. Heavy casualties:

   58,274 U.S. soldiers died in the Vietnam War

2. Cost of intervening in the Vietnam War:

   direct military expenditure was US$140 billion.

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• Containment policy -->

• Reduce intervention in Asia affairs​