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English Social Studies 英语社会研习

Background 背景

Vietnam War, (1954–75), a protracted conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam and its allies in South Vietnam, known as the Viet Cong, against the government of South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. Called the “American War” in Vietnam (or, in full, the “War Against the Americans to Save the Nation”), the war was also part of a larger regional conflict (see Indochina wars) and a manifestation of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies.

source from: Encyclopedia Britannica

Images 图片库

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The person is wearing a camouflage jacket with a Subic Bay patch, and a belt patch that says US Navy 1954-1975 Vietnam.

Anti-Vietnam War Protesters

Group of protesters holding signs referencing 1954 Geneva Accords as well as with the slogan "My Country Right or Wrong; Right I'll Defend It, Wrong I'll Correct It."