Thursday, November 11, 2010

Profile: America’s Wars and the Veterans who served in them

U.S. Marines leave the flaming village of Cam Ne after setting fire to 100 homes during the Vietnam War in 1965 (© AP)

Today, we honor the men and women who have fought under America's flag. Veterans Day marks a historic armistice and salutes all U.S. veterans, many of whom served during our country's wars and conflicts.

VIETNAM WAR

The communist leader of Vietnam sought to claim control of South Vietnam, a move the United States fought to prevent. (Who was the U.S. president?) The war was met with much protest in the States. (Who was the U.S. commander?)

Although the dates and scope are debatable, historians consider the Vietnam War one of America's longest and costliest.

(How long did the war last?) More Vietnam War facts: Number of Americans who served, American casualties, Total casualties, How did it end?, Veterans today

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