American involvement in Vietnam was questionable from "summary" of The Pentagon Papers by George Herring
The decision to involve the United States in Vietnam was made with a certain degree of uncertainty and lack of clarity. The rationale behind this decision was questionable, as it lacked a clear and well-defined objective. The initial involvement was based on the belief that the United States had a vital interest in preventing the spread of communism in Southeast Asia. However, this rationale was not supported by concrete evidence or a well-thought-out strategy. As the conflict in Vietnam escalated, the United States found itself increasingly entangled in a situation that was both complex and ambiguous. The lack of a clear exit strategy further compounded the questionable nature of American involvement in Vietnam. The decision to escalate the war without a clear understanding of the potential consequences was a glaring example of the uncertainty that s...
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