American citizens during vietnam?

Question

any stories?

Answer 1

As an American citizen during the ugly, Vietnamese war years, my story will put you to sleep.

I didn't care. Just wanted it be over. I didn't know which politician to believe or trust. I did know one thing. The guys I knew who returned, were extremely messed up.

One friend took to his bed and stayed there. He painted his bedroom and ceiling black. His wife had to bring his food to his bed. She had to score his heroin. It didn't take him long to die.

Another friend was back about 6 weeks before he put a gun in his mouth and pulled the trigger.

I couldn't balance the 2 needs I saw: 1) the need to prevent the growth of communism (remember the 'domino theory'?) and 2) the destruction of the boys who returned.

Then when we pulled out, we abandoned our friends and allies in Saigon. We left them to be jailed, tortured, killed, and their families were in the same situation. After all our promises, they turned out to be hollow. Shame, shame, shame on us.

Answer 2

Life in America during the Vietnam War era was very interesting. Basically, young people (mostly around college age) rebelled against society and began an entire counter culture. THey lived in communes, practiced "free love", experimented with drugs and Eastern Religions, wore their hair long (which at the time, was considered really rebellious for boys to do)

Riots and protests were erupting on college campuses around the country.

Everyone was protesting their oppression, either real or imagined.

The young generation made their voices heard through the music of the era.

Above all, you must know that the war itself was VERY unpopular. MILLions of young people carried signs and protested, demanding that the war end NOW. "Give peace a chance" was their motto. College age men burned their draft cards, in essence declaring that they would NOT go and fight.

Answer 3

loss of family and friends who were fighting in Nam. when they came back there were those who had the audacity to treat the veterans like scumbags calling them " baby killers " or worse. these insults were given by those fine U.S. citizens who ran away to Canada or other parts to avoid doing their duty.

There are those of us who supported the U.S. military but who didn't understand the reasons why the U.S. had to be there but once we were committed we should have let the military be in charge without interference from the politicians.

Answer 4

mash was good but that was Korean