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In this video, we delve into the buildup leading to the Vietnam War (the Second Indochina War) and explore why the United States decided to join the conflict. We start by outlining the First Indochina War—often called the French Indochina War—and then examine the years that set the stage for U.S. involvement.

Learn how Ho Chi Minh and his Viet Minh forces combined nationalism and communist ideology to expel French colonial influence, culminating in the critical 1954 defeat of the French at Dien Bien Phu. See how the resulting Geneva Accords temporarily split Vietnam into North and South, igniting Cold War tensions that propelled the U.S. into an ever-growing military commitment.

Through rare historical footage and presidential speeches from Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson, we see how communist expansion, domino theory fears, and direct attacks led to the arrival of U.S. combat troops. Discover the political, ideological, and economic motivations that shaped one of the most controversial conflicts in American history.

Weigh in: Do you think the U.S. was justified in entering Vietnam when it did? Or should America have let South Vietnam fight on its own? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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