The Vietnam War: United States Involvement, Presidential Impact, and the Quest for American Confidence The Vietnam War was a pivotal event in American history, shaping the nation’s foreign policy and domestic affairs for decades to come. The United States’

Write a paper of 750 to 1100 words (3 to 4 typed, double-spaced pages) in which you discuss the reasons for United States involvement in Vietnam. Outline the ways that the crisis in Vietnam affected the presidencies of Johnson and Nixon. Be sure to set your response within the larger context of the Cold War and specific events within Southeast Asia. In what ways did president Carter try to restore American confidence following the Vietnam War?
Use specific examples to illustrate your points, but do not merely copy answers from the textbook. Creative thinking and your own wording are important aspects of an effective answer. Be sure to use proper citations for every idea that is not your own, whether quoted or paraphrased. You may choose to use either APA or MLA format, as long as you are consistent. A grading rubric for each of the written assignments can be found in the Evaluation Rubrics folder in Moodle.