THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE VIETNAM WAR
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Question
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What was the main difference between the Doves and Hawks regarding U.S. presence in Vietnam?
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Doves agreed with President Johnson’s war policy, but Hawks believed it was wrong
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Doves believed that the U.S. military should have a strong presence in Vietnam, while Hawks did not
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Doves believed the Vietnam conflict was a localized civil war and didn’t support Johnson, whereas Hawks supported Johnson’s policy
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Doves accepted the rising troop levels, escalating costs, and the increasing number of deaths, while Hawks questioned the war on moral and strategic ground
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Popularly, “hawks” are those who advocate an aggressive foreign policy based on strong military power. “Doves” try to resolve international conflicts without the threat of force. There’s an ocean of difference between the way people speak English in the US vs.
Detailed explanation-2: -Doves were americans who thought that the war was pointless.
Detailed explanation-3: -The doves were largely younger people, especially college students. The doves preached messages of peace and love. In their eyes, the war was unjust and was killing thousands of young American men only to help the profits of US companies.
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