The Impact Of The Vietnam War On The United States

The Impact of the Vietnam War on the United StatesName:Course:Date:Institution Affiliation:Impact of Vietnam War on AmericaThe Vietnam War between North and Southern Vietnamese involved war against ideological differences. Whereas the north supported Communist policies, the South favored non-communist policies. When, the war began in 1955. The United States allied with the non-communist policies supported the South and offered military support; to assist in fighting the North because the U.S. feared the Spread of communist policies supported by countries such as China and Soviet Union. Both sides, when engaged itself in the War, they never thought that, the Vietnam War. Could cause such serious effects; on both Vietnamese people and the U.S. This paper will discuss the Vietnam War in terms of its impact on the United States.ImpactsThe major consequence of the Vietnam War on America fell on the economy. The United States used billions of dollars in the War, which severely affected the economy. President Johnson refused to raise taxes to cater for the cost of the war; thus, plunging the country into harsh economic times characterized by inflation. The prices