The Vietnam War divided the nation from "summary" of A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
The Vietnam War was a deeply divisive conflict that tore apart the fabric of American society. It was a war that sparked intense passion and emotion on both sides, with supporters and opponents of the war deeply entrenched in their beliefs. The war created a rift between the American people, pitting friends, family members, and communities against each other. Those in favor of the war saw it as a necessary battle against the spread of communism and a way to fulfill America's role as a global superpower. They believed in the government's justifications for the war and supported the troops fighting overseas. On the other hand, those opposed to the war saw it as an unjust and immoral conflict that was causing unnecessary suffering and death. They questioned the government's motives and criticized its handling of the war. As the war dragged on, the divisions within American society only deepened. Anti-war protests and demonstrations became a common sigh...
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