Vietnam's internal conflict begins in 1954, when the nation wins freedom from French colonial rule. The resulting treaty, shaped by the U.S. and Soviets, includes a two-year division of Vietnam.

The US invasion of Vietnam was a catastrophe for the Vietnamese people, resulting in millions of deaths. Fifty years ago ...

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The Vietnam War led to significant division and disillusionment among Americans, fueled by a lack of government transparency. Veterans returning from Vietnam faced public scrutiny and were often ...

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