"For the United States, the Vietnam War began as part of a global war on communism. About 2.7 million young Americans went to fight in a region the public knew little about. Americans at home followed the news and watched battles on television, both in Vietnam and on American streets as conflict over the war threatened to tear the country apart. By the end of the conflict, America had changed forever." --

How do we know about the thousands of people who protested against the Vietnam War in the 1960s and 1970s? What did they do and what happened to them? This book shows how we know about the protesters and their experiences from primary and other sources. It includes information on some historical detective work that has taken place, using documentary and oral evidence, that has enabled historians to piece together the fascinating story of Vietnam War...

"Vietnam not only caused deep divisions in society. It also destroyed trust between many Americans and the government. This volume explains why the war was so unpopular, and how the country coped with its legacy" -- p. [4] of cover. This balanced narrative provides students with a clear understanding of the Vietnam War and its impact on all aspects of U.S. society.