1968 As A Turning Point -- American Politics & Vietnam
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This 9 page research paper examines the year 1968 as a sociopolitical turning point in which America changed its opinion about Vietnam. The temporary nature of American successes in the big unit war, the limited success of bombing in the north and on the infiltration routes, and the failure of the pacification campaign were all revealed in the Tet Offensive. Politically, the U.S. government and military had also proven themselves to be both unreliable and untrustworthy with such illegal moves as Operation Chaos. It is essentially argued that 1968 marked a turning point not only in how Americans would view their own government, but in how the government would accept these views. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Viet1968.doc

Children Of The Vietnam War -- Confusion & Social Chaos
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It is well-documented that the Vietnam war left many veterans in a deterioriated mental condition. But what is less frequently discussed is the depressed lifestyles of children -- those born of American soldiers who had sex with Vietnam women as rape or otherwise. Many of these children live in the United States today.. Some have even attempted to find their fathers.. The behavior patterns of these youths reflects their war torn heritage and this 6 page essay examines this concept as well as its effects on the parent - veteran (i.e., post-traumatic stress disorder, etc.;). Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Vietchil.doc

George C. Herring's America's Longest War
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US involvement in the Vietnam Conflict occurred for a number of reasons that were more complex than simply the desire of the United States to prevent the spread of communism. In his work America's Longest War, Herring reflects on a number of common war theories to explain US involvement and to define the essence of the action taken. Herring also demonstrates the underpinnings of the war itself and the nature of the perspectives, both national and international, that sustained the conflict and US involvement for so long. This 5 page paper considers the elements of Herring's discourse, while also providing a view of the war itself and defining the underpinnings that supported its longevity. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Gherring.doc

Martin Luther King on Vietnam
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A 15 page research paper on the attitudes and opinions of Martin Luther King regarding US involvement in Vietnam. The writer argues that King opposed many of the Cold War US policies beginning in the late 1950s, and then offers a chronology of King's opposition to the Vietnam war, and what influenced his opinions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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My Lai: Massacre, Tragedy, Incident
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A 16 page paper which illustrates the massacre known as the My Lai Massacre which occurred in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. It was an occurrence which was initially called a massacre, then a tragedy and finally nothing more than a typical incident that occurred during a time of war. It was a useless invasion of a small hamlet in Vietnam where there were no enemies present. The soldiers, known primarily as Charlie Company, essentially went mad and performed what some have called Nazi acts. It was an incredibly horrible event and was, by far, the worst reality of the Vietnam War. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAmylai.wps

Post-Vietnam America / A Culture of Internal War
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the perspectives in Englehardt's book The End of the Victory Culture and Gibson's work Warrior Dreams as they apply to the post-Vietnam American culture. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Postviet.wps

The Frontier Myth In the United States / From the Colonial Period to the Vietnam War
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A 6 page examination of the frontier myth in United States history. Identifies greed and the never-ending drive for territorial expansion and control of resources, both natural and human, as the driving force for white Anglo Saxon males in the United States from the colonial period up until the Vietnam War. Relies largely on the work of Richard Slotkin in his 1992 book 'Gunfighter Nation: The Myth of the Frontier in Twentieth Century America'. No additional sources cited.
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The Gulf Of Tonkin
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15 pages in length. The Gulf of Tonkin is significant to the beginning of the Vietnam War as it gave President Johnson the ammunition he needed to instigate combat upon the North Vietnamese. The battle, which took place near the North Vietnamese coast, has been historically noted as one of the key incidents that ultimately plunged the United States into the Vietnam War. The writer discusses the significance of the Tonkin Gulf incident as it relates to the Vietnam War. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Gulftonk.wps

The Vietnam War & American Foreign Policy
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A 10 page paper that considers the history of American foreign policy and demonstrates how policy in Vietnam was actually influenced by policies of the past. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Vietfp.doc

The Vietnam War In Its Final Stages
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A 9 page essay which looks at the ending of the Vietnam War, but also examines some of the reasons why it so wrong for the U.S. to be involved due to the political situation of that time. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Vietend.doc

The Vietnam War: The Factors Which Ensured the Advent and the Outcome of a Long and Bloody Affair
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A 22 page overview of the factors which contributed to the advent and outcome of the Vietnam War. Details the socio-political situation in Vietnam and emphasizes that the war was not a result of an aggressive North Vietnam invading South Vietnam but instead of a complexity of interrelated factors. Details U.S. involvement in the war and how the outcome of that involvement was insured by a variety of factors both within the United States and within Vietnam. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PPvietCn.wps

United States Policy in Vietnam / Why it Failed
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This 6 page paper looks at the reasoning behind the politics associated with the Vietnam War, public opinion in the last days of U.S. involvement and the aftermath of the era. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Whyfai.doc

Vietnam / Movies The Changing Face of Protest and Resistance
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A 10 page research paper which explores the ideas of protest and resistance in historical reference, in Oliver Stone's 'Platoon' and 'Born on the Fourth of July,' and in FitzGerald's 'Fire on the Lake.' The writer posits that protest led to an ever-changing 'face' of resistance that redefines the outcome of the Vietnam War. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Vietprot.doc

Vietnam War -- The Tet Offensive / America Learns A Hard Lesson
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A 3 page essay in which the writer reflects upon a documentary film about the Tet Offensive and its importance in the Vietnam War. The severity of defeat for the Vietcong (and the U.S.) are described as are some of the specific events that enabled us to be so ill-prepared. The Tet Offensive also had a devastating impact upon the U.S. domestically-- and is presented in this essay as a most valuable -- and humbling -- learning experience for Americans. No Bibliography.
Filename: Tetoffen.wps

Vietnam War / 'We Were Soldiers Once & Young'
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The book on the Ia Drang Battle during the Vietnam War, by Harold G. Moore and Joseph L. Galloway, is reviewed in this 5 page paper. Four themes of the book are explored. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Soldrs.wps

Vietnam War / Attrition Strategy
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The strategy employed in Vietnam by General Westmoreland is discussed in this 10 page paper. A major focus of the paper is on the use of attrition as a strategy with particular emphasis on the book A Bright Shining Lie by Neil Sheehan. An overview of the Vietnam conflict is also provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Vietstrat.doc

Vietnam War / Guerilla Warfare Tactics
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An 8 page paper discussing the guerilla warfare tactics used during the Vietnam war and how they differed from those used in other wars. Also examines the effects of those tactics on U.S. troops. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Guerilla.doc

Vietnam War / My Lai Massacre -- Book Review
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A 6 page paper focusing upon Michael Bilton and Kevin Sim's 'Four Hours In My Lai' -- a book documenting one of the American military's darkest wartime activities ever-- the rape, torture, and murder of thousands of innocent Vietnamese civilians within a one-day period. The writer attempts to evaluate the book's thesis: that is ironic how My Lai seems to be almost forgotten in today's media accounts and historical reflections upon the Vietnam war. It is almost as if the government wants us to forget how barbarically the U.S. military acted ! The horror of this particular incident is described in somewhat graphic detail. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Vietnbok.doc

Vietnam War / Socio-Political Thought & The Anti-War Movement
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An 8 page overview & discussion of the Vietnam War, relevant events, and the ensuing controversy that occurred domestically in the United States as a result of our participation. Radical conflict, militant civil rights, social activism (i.e., on U.S. college campuses), etc.; are among the many sub-topics explored. The writer is particularly concerned with assessing precisely what it is we have 'learned' from the Vietnam war. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Vietnam.doc

Vietnam War / The Role Women Played
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A 5 page essay on the role of women in the Vietnam War and how it is has changed how we look at women and war. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Vietnam War / The U.S., Ho Chi Minh, And Why We There
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The political objective of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRV), embodied in Ho Chi Minh, was the unification of Vietnam under its rule, by force if necessary. In this 9 page paper, the writer discusses Ho Chi Minh's political nationalism, American objectives in Vietnam, world interests in South Asia, relevant debate, pertinent justification, and more. Bibliography lists approximately 6 sources.
Filename: Viethoch.doc

Vietnam War / The War We Could Not Win -- Why It Really Ended
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In this insightful 9 page paper, the writer discusses how utterly defeated the U.S. was by its enemies in Vietnam and how unable the America military was to protect itself from guerrilla warfare. It is argued that it was actually a combination of factors that led to U.S. withdrawal from Nam and no one singular event, group, or person was exclusively responsible. President Nixon played at least some role as did the wartime protesters, but neither achieved what we are commonly led to believe. The protesters were unsuccessful in changing the attitude of American politicians and the Presidency was unsuccessful in achieving any worthwhile conclusion to the War. In short, the U.S. was left with nothing else to do but withdraw. Specific events and political controversy from that troubled era are discussed in great detail. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Vietnend.doc

Vietnam War / U.S. Bombing Policy
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A 9 page analysis of the U.S. bombing policy in the Vietnam war, the subsequent loss of the war and other devastating results (human) due to the lack of a legitimate war strategy. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Vietbomb.doc

Vietnam War / Why It Was So Difficult to Fight
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This 5 page report discusses issues involved in the Vietnam war that made it unusually difficult to fight. The writer also illustrates how movies about the Vietnam 'experience' have colored Americans' view of the war. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Whydiffu2.doc

Causes & Consequences of Native American Migration
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A 5 page overview of the pre-Columbian history of the people we call Native Americans. Includes possible reasons for their migration to the Americas and describes the complex evolution that resulted in many diverse cultures. Describes the division between the cultural regions separated by the Rio Grande river and differences that existed between the governmental organization of Aztec and Inca. Concludes with a summary of the decimation Native Americans experienced upon contact with European cultures. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Namigrat.wps

European Monetary Union / General Overview
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses the European Union and how it affects the different countries of Europe, particularly in light of the fact that Russia applied to the Union after her neighbors. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Emufict.wps

Gorbachev's Leadership
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An 8 page paper that provides an overview of Gorbachev's leadership style and considers it in terms of the impacts on the Soviet coup and transformation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Gorblead.wps

Gorbachev, American v. Russian View
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A 5 page discussion of two views of Mikhail Gorbachev. The paper posits and discusses why Americans view Gorbachev as the hero of world peace and democratization, while Russians view him as the person who destroyed their country and a capitalist stooge. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Gorbi.wps

Legal Reforms Of Gorbachev vs. Yeltsin / Comparative Analysis
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A 15 page research paper examining the legal reforms of Gorbachev and Yeltsin. Specific focus on the attempt to establish 'Rule of Law' and Constitutional Law. Successes and problems in both administrations as related to these concepts is discussed. Extensive bibliography provided.
Filename: Gorbyelt.wps

Parestroika
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An 8 page paper describing the restructuring of the Soviet Union. Special attention is paid to Gorbachev who was the instigator of this movement towards change in Russia. A brief history of the movement and the areas it impacted are mentioned. The KGB, Twelve Year Plan, agriculture, industry, and work conditions are some of the areas affected.
Filename: Parest.wps

British Housing Law and Policies / Thatcherism and the Seeds of Change
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the progression of British social housing and housing policies over the past two decades, with a focus on the Thatcher government and the privatization of ownership that marked her transitional housing policies. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Brithous.wps

Erich M. Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front
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This 5 page paper considers the role of chance in the novel, based on Remarque’s notion that chance rules a soldier’s life. This paper also relates the way in which the novel was received at the time of publication in 1929 and also considers the conceptual elements of the work as they relate to the notion of chance. Bibliography lists 8 additional sources.
Filename: mhallsq

Amin and Robespierre - Villains Or Heroes ?
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A 5 page research paper which explores the differences between these two instigators of a 'reign of terror' on their respective countries. The writer demonstrates how Robespierre's motivations were markedly different from those of Amin's although the actions of both men were equally brutal and bloody. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Aminrob.wps

The Years of Lyndon Johnson / The Path to Power
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A 5 page paper that provides a concise look at the Robert Caro's book 'Years Of Lyndon Johnson' and considers the author's thesis and the significance of the work. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Johnpowe.wps

U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson's 'Great Society'
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A 12 page socio-political analysis of Lyndon B. Johnson's well-intended failure in implementing the 'Great Society' plan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Greatsoc.wps

Louis XVI
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A 9 page overview of the reign of the French King Louis XVI. Discusses his role in the American Revolution and the French Revolution. Concludes that for the most part he was ineffective and did little overall to promote a more equal lifestyle for the three classes in France. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Louisxvi.wps

Louis XVI (1754-1793)
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A 5 page overview of the life of Louis XVI the last king of ancient regime France. Gives a brief background of Louis VVI and discusses his attempts at regaining economic, political and social control of France and his inability to do so. Discusses the overthrow of the monarchy and the fall of Louis XVI. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: Luxvi.wps

Edal Adnan's 'Sitt Marie Rose'
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A 5 page paper discussing the book 'Sitt Marie Rose,' by Edel Adnan. This story is a fictional story based on a real event that took place in Lebanon years ago. A woman was tortured by Christian militiamen and eventually killed. In evaluating this book we examine pages 65-76. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Sittrose1.rtf

Leadership and General Douglas MacArthur:
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This 4 page report discusses Affirmative Action Decisions -- Administrative Nightmare
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War And Labor Unions
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24 pages in length. The role labor unions have played with regard to wartime activities has been historically conspicuous. As integral as these unions were when it came to the comprehensive influence of war, they did not always fare well in the aftermath. Indeed, it can be argued that the effects of war often had detrimental consequences for labor unions as a whole. Had it not been for the original formation of the Noble Order of the Knights of Labor back in the mid eighteen hundreds, the American work ethic would have remained chaotic and in dire need of reorganization. The Knights were solely responsible for assembling some kind of organized labor for the American worker, which included higher wages and better working conditions. These tenets had since been fortified as labor unions established more strength within the workforce; however, it can be argued that each time the unions would solidly establish themselves from a previous setback, war would enter into the picture and disrupt that position, particularly World War I, World War II and the Korean Conflict. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: TLCunion.doc