2007-04-28 04:51:17 · 4 answers · asked by Manny 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
It initially started in the late 40's early 50's when France was fighting the Vietnamese. It was still in the early stages of the Cold War and France asked us for help in fighting the communists (Vietnamese). President Truman helped by sending advisors. Later on (after the French were defeated and the country was devided in two) President Eisenhower we took a series of steps involving ourselves more such as sending large numbers of money, more advisors, and supporting the creation of the Bank Of Vietnam. Under John Kennedy the most drastic event took place when approved (through the CIA) the assassination of the South Vietnamese President. After Kennedy was assasssinated himself, Lyndon Johnson became president and i think it was just before or just after he was elected in his own right The Gulf of Tonkin incident took place and Vietnam and we did what we did from then on.
2007-04-28 05:24:49 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look up the Gulf of Tonkin incident.Allegedly the Vietnamese attacked US navy ships.It probably didn't happen and was used as an excuse.US was tring to stop the spread of Communism
2007-04-28 12:00:34 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typical self-serving behavior, with no thought given to the welfare of the Vietnamese.
2007-04-28 13:34:19 · answer #3 · answered by Fred 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"We" weren't involved in it, but "you" were.
The US stepped in after the French had been defeated in an attempt to stop the spread of communism.
2007-04-28 12:59:34 · answer #4 · answered by the_lipsiot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋