THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE VIETNAM WAR
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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They were welcomed home as heroes.
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They were shunned or ignored by the public
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They returned to civilian life with no problems.
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They quickly forgot about their military service.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Unlike the hero status given to the returning soldiers form World War II, the soldiers that served in Vietnam were portrayed as baby killers, psychos, drug addicts and war mongers. It was not an uncommon scene for returning soldiers to be confronted at airports by protesters carrying signs with anti-war slogans.
Detailed explanation-2: -Which best describes the situation Vietnam veterans faced after returning to the United States? Many suffered from physical and mental injuries, while others felt hostility from civilians around them.
Detailed explanation-3: -The psychological evaluation found that certain psychological problems were more common among the Vietnam veterans than among non-Vietnam veterans. These problems included depression, anxiety, and combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder.
Detailed explanation-4: -Some struggled to overcome physical injuries, emotional problems, or drug addictions from their time in Vietnam. Others had trouble feeling accepted by their friends and families. Some returning soldiers blamed their situation on the antiwar movement and developed a deep resentment toward antiwar protesters.