Remembering the Vietnam War: Racial Integration, Military Transformation, and Historical Significance
History
High School
Coursework
2 pages
~550 words
None
Overview
This coursework examines how the Vietnam War should be remembered by analyzing its multifaceted impacts on American society. The paper argues that the war merits remembrance for fostering racial collaboration among military personnel, ending the military draft, establishing the Vietnam War as a Cold War ideological conflict, and generating lasting geopolitical consequences including refugee crises and the rise of China.
What this coursework covers
Racial Integration and Military Collaboration: examines how different racial backgrounds served together and overcame stereotypes during the Vietnam War
Military Transformation: discusses the end of the military draft, creation of all-volunteer military, and lowered voting age to 18
Cold War Context and Global Consequences: analyzes the war as anti-communist conflict, casualties, refugee migration, and geopolitical realignment with China
The Vietnam War was when Americans from different racial backgrounds came together and fought as one army. During the war, individuals overcame racial stereotypes and ensured that they trusted each other.
While this is an outstanding aspect about how Americans can overcome their racial prejudices and trust each other, the national consciousness about the war is dwindling.
The races served together during the Vietnam War. There was much collaboration and respect for each other during the war period. Individuals understood that they could fight together and pursue a common objective despite their race.
The Vietnam War should also be remembered because of its enormous contribution to the transformation of the military. During this period, the military draft was ended, and the creation of an "all-volunteer military" started. This created a shift in people's attitudes towards the military.
The military draft that existed before the war was unfair because only males were considered. Therefore, it was a profound moment that transformed the way military recruited people.
Civil Rights & Social Justice Movements