USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Agent Orange is an herbicide that was originally created to defoliate-remove the foliage of-trees. It was mainly used by the U.S. military as a tactical herbicide during the Vietnam War during the period between 1962 to 1971.

Detailed explanation-2: -The two active ingredients in the Agent Orange herbicide combination were equal amounts of 2, 4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2, 4-D) and 2, 4, 5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2, 4, 5-T), which contained traces of 2, 3, 7, 8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD). The dioxin TCDD was an unwanted byproduct of herbicide production.

Detailed explanation-3: -Agent Orange is a chemical herbicide and defoliant, one of the “tactical use” Rainbow Herbicides. It was used by the U.S. military as part of its herbicidal warfare program, Operation Ranch Hand, during the Vietnam War from 1961 to 1971.

Detailed explanation-4: -Agent Orange was a tactical herbicide the U.S. military used to clear leaves and vegetation for military operations mainly during the Vietnam War. Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange may have certain related cancers or other illnesses.

Detailed explanation-5: -Agent Orange was a herbicide mixture used by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. Much of it contained a dangerous chemical contaminant called dioxin. Production of Agent Orange ended in the 1970s and is no longer in use. The dioxin contaminant however continues to have harmful impact today.