HIS 478 - The United States and the Vietnam Wars

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Princeton University

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Examines the American experience in Vietnam within the context of both U.S. and international history. The chronological scope extends from the end of the Second World War to the collapse of the South Vietnamese government in 1975. Topics include the U.S. involvement in the French Indochina War, the commitment of military forces in defense of South Vietnam, the character of the anti-war movement, the consequences of the Tet Offensive, and the impact of war upon American society. Although the American experience receives primary emphasis, the seminar also considers the role of Vietnamese nationalist and revolutionary movements.

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0.00 - 4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.princeton.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 258-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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