10 Interesting Fact About The history and impact of the Vietnam War

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• The Vietnamese War is an armed conflict that occurred in Southeast Asia between 1955 and 1975 between the United States and the North Vietnam troops led by Ho Chi Minh.
• The Vietnamese War began as a guerrilla war between North Vietnam troops and South Vietnam troops supported by the United States.
• The United States entered the Vietnam War in 1965 and sent around 500,000 troops to South Vietnam.
• The Vietnamese War became the longest and most controversial war in the history of the United States, with more than 58,000 US troops killed and around 1.5 million Vietnamese were killed.
• The Vietnam War also triggered protests and anti-war demonstrations worldwide, including in the United States.
• The Vietnam War ended in 1975 when the North Vietnam troops seized Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam, and united the country into one.
• The Vietnamese War affects the politics and culture of the United States, with many people feel disappointed with the failure of the war and great loss borne.
• The Vietnamese War also affects Vietnam's politics and economy, with many Vietnamese people who lost their lives and destroyed state infrastructure.
• After the Vietnam War, the United States officially recognized Vietnam as an independent country and tried to improve diplomatic relations with the country.
• The Vietnamese War is still a controversial topic and discussed until now, with many people who continue to study their impact on the world and society.