The Vietnam War- 1955-1975

Forrest Gump enlists in the army where he is sent to the front line in Vietnam. The Vietnam War was one of the most controversial armed conflicts during the 20th century. Many people were against the war as they believed that the soldiers were only being sent to their deaths, and that the war was not very productive for the United States.
Many of the soldiers returned home only to be called by protesters as "baby killers." The war first started towards the end of the Cold War when the United States attempted at eliminating any Communist Presence in Vietnam. The main presidents during this war were President Lyndon B. Johnson and President Nixon who were known for authorizing hundreds of thousands of troops to be sent to Vietnam. President Nixon was known for his idea of "Vietnamization" where he would gradually bring troops from Vietnam home and end the war soon.

Forrest Gump, is sent to front line in Vietnam.

Vietnamese forces occupy the French command post at Dien Bien Phu and the French commander orders his troops to cease fire. The battle had lasted 55 days.

The soldiers are struggling fighting in the Vietnam War.

These two girls are very sad they have to go. Fighting in the Vietnam War.

These soldiers are working very hard to fight for their country during the war.