The Average American Can't Answer These Simple Vietnam War Questions

"The Vietnam War had a huge impact on the history of America. However, many people today struggle to answer even very basic questions about it."

"The conflict officially began in 1955, when the government of South Vietnam, led by Ngo Dinh Diem, fought against communist forces backed by North Vietnam."

"Johnson escalated U.S. involvement in Vietnam, particularly after the Gulf of Tonkin incident in 1964."

"Some publications claim that the Vietnam War caused the huge deficit the United States currently has. It was a huge economic blunder that is still impacting us today."

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