Confronting Capitalism: The True History of the Vietnam War
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The Struggles of Regime Change in Vietnam
This chapter explores America's early regime change strategies in Vietnam, focusing on the challenges faced by the appointed leader Diem and his lack of popular support. It critiques the consequences of U.S. military strategies like the Strategic Hamlet Program, which inadvertently bolstered the Communist Party and alienated the local populace. Additionally, it highlights the evolution of the anti-war movement and its impact on public sentiment and political discourse during the tumultuous Vietnam War era.
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