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 * **NIXON AND VIETNAM**


 * Nixon's Vietnam policy - Vietnamization - the policy for winding down the war.**
 * troops were withdrawn, training and equipment was given to South Vietnamese, by 1972, only 24,200 troops remained.
 * However, bombing raids increased, hurting the supply lines of North Vietnam - the bombing expanded to other countries - Laos and Cambodia.
 * U.S. ground forces invaded Cambodia in spring 1970 – this led to more opposition.
 * May 4, 1970 - Kent State University.

- In July, word leaked that Henry Kissinger had been meeting privately in Paris with the North Vietnamese Foreign Secretary.
 * Peace talks -1972 - between Henry Kissinger and Le Duc Tho.**
 * in October, only days before the election, Kissinger announced that " Peace is at hand "
 * several weeks later, after the election, talks broke down again
 * January 27, 1973 - agreement on ending the war and restoring peace in Vietnam U.S. troops leave Vietnam POW's released, cease-fire between the North and South. || [[image:turningpoints:nixonvietnam.jpg width="456" height="310" align="center" caption="nixonvietnam.jpg"]] ||


 * [[image:turningpoints:usnp003.jpg caption="usnp003.jpg"]] || =__ THE FALL OF SAIGON __=
 * North Vietnam military attacks.
 * Saigon falls.
 * Vietnam is reunited under communism. ||


 * The Legacy of Vietnam**


 * In Southeast Asia:**
 * 1.5 million Vitenamese deaths.
 * Countless Vietnamese civilians wounded, homeless.
 * Agrarian society in shambles.
 * Southeast Asia left highly unstable.
 * Cambodia fell to communism after terror.


 * In America: America Copes**
 * 58,000 Americans killed
 * 365,000 wounded
 * $150 billion in direct costs
 * U.S. attempts to come to grips with a "loss" - blow to self-esteem.


 * Several major U.S. changes as a result of the conflict**
 * Government abolished the draft, which had stirred up so much of the antiwar sentiment.
 * War Powers Act - curb the power of the President for making war - US forces are sent into a hostile area without a declaration of war - the troops may only stay there 90 days unless Congress approves of the action and/or declares war.
 * Altered American foreign policy - risks are considered, because no one wants another Vietnam.
 * Overall cynicism in Americans about their government and their political leaders -

The **Disillusionment** of those who served
 * Veterans **extended a cold hand.**
 * **Some veterans suffered from** stress.
 * Many citizens embittered toward government.
 * Entire generation of Americans was affected.


 * [[image:turningpoints:Picture1.jpg caption="Picture1.jpg"]] || **WHAT IS THE LEGACY OF VIETNAM?** ||