Vietnamization and the Rise of Nixon

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What was Nixon's primary platform during his election?

Peace with Honor.

What significant event occurred at the 1968 Democratic National Convention?

Protests against US intervention in Vietnam led to a police riot in Chicago.

What does Vietnamization refer to under Nixon's policy?

The slow handover of the war to the South Vietnamese.

What was Nixon's plan involving Cambodia?

A secret invasion aimed to win the war, which increased protests.

What significant change was made to the military draft under Nixon?

Reforms were made to eliminate inequalities and college deferments were removed.

What did the 26th Amendment establish?

Standardized the voting age to 18.

What were the Pentagon Papers?

Documents concerning the deception that led the U.S. into the Vietnam War; published in the New York Times.

What strategic military action did Nixon order in December 1972?

Intense strategic bombing of Hanoi and other Northern Vietnam cities.

What was established by the Paris Peace Treaty in 1973?

The U.S. would withdraw from Vietnam and there would be a ceasefire.

What happened in 1975 regarding the South Vietnamese government?

Without U.S. support, the North Vietnamese Army overwhelmed the South, leading to the abandonment of the U.S. embassy.

What was one effect of the Vietnam War on America's global image?

The U.S. lost respect in the eyes of foreigners.

What does the War Powers Resolution require the president to do?

Notify Congress within 48 hours of committing armed forces to military action.

What were the estimated casualties for the U.S. in the Vietnam War?

58,129 killed, 300,000 wounded, and 75,000 disabled.

How many Vietnamese soldiers were estimated to have been killed during the war?

Approximately 1.1 million North Vietnamese and Viet Cong.

Who was Roy Benavidez?

A Medal of Honor winner who saved many lives in Vietnam and had a legacy of helping youth.