Vietnam

In 1950, President Harry S. Truman authorized $15 million to go to the French in aid to “contain” communism, thus beginning America’s involvement in a war that we had nothing to do with. The United States once had a foreign policy of non-involvement during the early 1900’s in World War I (WWI) and the beginning of World War II (WWII). This policy led to the involvement of the United States in WWII. Monetary aid as it …

…concept. The decisions made during the thirty years of this conflict reflect many differences in our society and that of other countries. The pride the Presidents had in the country were not founded on hopes and dreams, rather they were found on certain principles and truths that this country upholds. Those truths are clear to Americans, however, Americans were taught from this war that although others may not have the democracy, peace is more important.