Eisenhower

The United States became involved in the Vietnam War out of fear. The United States feared that if communists conquered Vietnam, it would have the “domino” affect, and communism would spread throughout Southeast Asia. From 1945 to 1975, a period of thirty years, the United States provided abundant materials, financial aid, and human resources towards Vietnam in effort to help shape and control that country’s destiny. From the 1880’s until World War II, France governed Vietnam …

…anti-Communist flame burning failed use his military and political status to remove the United States from the area. Eisenhower’s persistent anti-Communist ideal kept the United States involved in the war. Although Eisenhower never sent combat forces to Vietnam, he did financially support those who fought against communists in Indochina. By the end of Eisenhower’s second term his foreign policies resulted in the United States decisively establishing America in the fate of South Vietnam.