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Nixon wants to win the war in Vietnam. Decides upon his policy, Vietnamization. He wants the Vietnamese people too fight the war, rather than us. Withdraws American troops but provides more equipment and supplies to the south Vietnamese. Bombing, however, increases on Vietnamese supply lines. US ground forces invade Cambodia in 1970. Lots of protesting in ohio -On May 4, people die at the Ken State protest -Other protests as well -Nixon loses support from the congress and the public -The Pentagon Papers- Top secret information about America's involvement in Vietnam. After a supreme court battle with the NY times, the Pentagon Papers were released to the public. Proved that the government was lying to the public. -Peace talks begin between Henry Kissinger and Le Duc Tho "Peace is at hand" - Huge 12 day bombing of north Vietnam. 15 American bombers get shot down -January 27, 1973- Agreement reached on ending the war and restoring peace in vietnam. Hanoi POW camp. POW/MIAs to be returned. -However in 1975, after American Troops leave- North Vietnm military attacks, Saigon falls, Vietnam is reunited under communism.

Legacy of the war In SE asia -1.5million vietnamese deaths -countless vietnamese citizens wounded, homeless -Agrarian soceity in shambles -SE asia left highly unstable -Cambodia fell to communism

-America Copes- 58,000 Americans killed; 365,000 wounded; 150 billion in direct costs; US attempts to come to grips with a "loss"- blow to self-esteem; changes in US policy

Changes as a result of the conflict -Gov. abolishes the draft -War Powers Act- curb the power of the president -Altered American foregin policy

Disillusionment -Veterans extended a cold hand- referred to as "baby killers" (didnt like war so they didnt like the warrior) -Some veterans suffered from post traumatic stress -Many citizens embittered toward government -Entire generation of Americans was affected -In 1982 vietnam memorial commemorated in DC- Got a ticker-tape parade