Warm-Up Using each letter only once, make as many words as you can out of these letters: T-A-C-O-N-N-T-M-E-I-N

Vietnam part 1 Longest war in U.S. history More than 58,000 killed 300,000 wounded 14,000 disabled 800,000 Vietnam veterans diagnosed as having “significant” to “severe” problems of readjustment.

A Different War First ,living-room war – people watched footage of combat on the nightly news

Background of the War Vietnam – was a French colony that was invaded by the Japanese during WWII. Ho Chi Minh – leader of the Vietnamese Ho Chi Minh supported Communism

Background 1945 – French return to control Vietnam Ho Chi Minh – controlled North Vietnam and was sent aid by China. France – was sent aid by the United States 1950 – Pres. Truman sent $15 million to France to help with war. United States is paying 75%-80% of France’s military cost.

Reasons for U.S. Involvement Pres. Truman’s policy of containment – American policy of resisting further expansion of communism around the world. Pres. Eisenhower’s – domino theory – belief that if one country falls to communism, neighboring countries would fall.

France in Trouble 1954 – Operation Vulture – France wants the U.S. to use the atomic bomb – Ike said no. May 1954 –Dien Bien Phu – France holds area for 50 days and then falls to Ho and his men. Major turning point – France will pull out of Vietnam after this defeat.

A Divided Vietnam July 1954 – Geneva Accords – Vietnam is divided near the 17th parallel into two separate nations – North Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh –

The Two Leaders of Vietnam Ho Chi Minh – leader of the North – but also many in South Vietnam look to him for leadership Hero because he broke up large estates and redistributed land to the peasants. He had beaten the French

The Two Leaders Ngo Dihn Diem – “placed” into office by the United States. Told to hold free elections – later refuses. Corrupt govt. that suppressed opposition of any kind. Offered little or no land distribution to peasants. He is a Catholic – most people want to follow Buddhism. He will restrict Buddhist practices across South Vietnam

Trouble 1957- Vietcong, called VC by the Americans, - they were guerrilla fighters that wanted Diem out of South Vietnam. JFK – will send “advisors” – help the South Vietnam govt.

Trouble for Diem In protest to the Diem- Buddhist monks set themselves on fire. VC is gaining support in South Vietnam Nov. 1, 1963 – Diem is executed

LBJ and Vietnam LBJ will escalate - increase U.S. involvement in the war. Sec. of Defense – recommends the U.S. send more troops

Public Opinion Two out of three Americans judge the Vietnam war to have been a “mistake.” Over 50% do not have a clear idea what the war was about. About 1/3 can’t even remember which side we supported. 50% of Americans did not know where Vietnam was located

76% of the men sent to Vietnam were from lower to middle class families. The average age of a soldier was 19. Most soldiers were drafted – few enlisted. Soldiers served a “tour of duty” – about 1 year.

Soldiers did not return home at the same time – usually by themselves. Music clearly proved how divided the people were in the United States. Soldiers invented their own vocabulary for the war.

Balled of The Green Beret Fighting soldiers from the sky Fearless men who jump and die Men who mean just what they say The brave men of the Green Beret Silver wings upon their chest These are men, America's best One hundred men we'll test today But only three win the Green Beret Trained to live, off nature's land Trained in combat, hand to hand Men who fight by night and day Courage deep, from the Green Beret First Song Balled of The Green Beret

Silver wings upon their chest These are men, America's best One hundred men we'll test today But only three win the Green Beret Back at home a young wife waits Her Green Beret has met his fate He has died for those oppressed Leaving her this last request Put silver wings on my son's chest Make him one of America's best He'll be a man they'll test one day Have him win the Green Beret

Quick Write After hearing this song what kind of things did you learn about the person who wrote the song? Who was the intended audience? Did you feel any emotions listening to this song?

Second Song Mother, mother There's too many of you crying Brother, brother, brother There's far too many of you dying You know we've got to find a way To bring some lovin' here today - Ya Father, father We don't need to escalate You see, war is not the answer For only love can conquer hate You know we've got to find a way To bring some lovin' here today

Picket lines and picket signs Don't punish me with brutality Talk to me, so you can see Oh, what's going on What's going on Ya, what's going on Ah, what's going on In the mean time Right on, baby Right on Right on

Father, father, everybody thinks we're wrong Oh, but who are they to judge us Simply because our hair is long Oh, you know we've got to find a way To bring some understanding here today Oh Picket lines and picket signs Don't punish me with brutality Talk to me So you can see What's going on Ya, what's going on Tell me what's going on I'll tell you what's going on - Uh Right on baby Right on baby

Quick Write What is the main message in this song? Who do you think wrote the song and who was the intended audience? What type of emotions did you feel while listening to this song?

Create your own Vietnam themed song I would like you to write your own song lyrics similar to the songs you just heard but in the perspectives of a serviceman. You are being given the opportunity to be extremely creative. You can either write song lyrics in the perspective of an Enlisted servicemen or a Drafted servicemen.

Song lyrics Lyrics must include: At least 16 lines There must be a chorus or lyrics that repeat Song focus Areas: Describes you family life (married, single, children) What were you doing before the war? (job, school, etc) How do you feel about the war? Describe your surrounding? (Did you feel safe) How do you feel emotionally What is your biggest fear? Have you lost friends in the war?

OR Create a Mural I would like you to use the same focus areas but in pictures and symbols: Your must create this in your notebooks and similar to the song lyrics you must create this in the perspective of an enlisted or drafted servicemen. Describes you family life (married, single, children) What were you doing before the war? (job, school, etc) How do you feel about the war? Describe your surrounding? (Did you feel safe) How do you feel emotionally What is your biggest fear? Have you lost friends in the war?