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Was Vietnam a Just War
The Vietnam war was fought by American soldiers to protect the expansion of communism. The debate is whether or not America was justified in starting and fighting this war. ... Was there a purpose for the fighting or did America just want to show it’s strength and protect the world from evil; communism. American involvement in Vietnam began during the administration of Dwight D. Eisenhower, which sent the American military to South Vietnam. ... In 1957 the Communist Viet Cong began a campaign of terrorism in South Vietnam. They were supported by the government of North Vietnam and later by North Vietnamese troops. ...
A just war is one fought for reasons that make economic, political and social sense. I believe a just war is one fought to protect the rights and beliefs of the citizens in the countries involved. ... I also agree with Ferraro when he says a just war is one that is fought as something of a last resort when all diplomatic means are exhausted. ... A just war is one that must be fought to regain peace in an area and to bring order out of chaos and a reasonable chance of success must be present.
Approximate Word count = 967 Approximate Pages = 3.9 (250 words per page double spaced)
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