Vietnam+war


 * 1) Vietnam was controlled by France.
 * 2) The Vietnam communists fought for their freedom from the french.
 * 3) The french were being slaughtered.
 * 4) The U.S. sent financial help to the french to eliminate the communist threat.
 * 5) Eventually the U.S. sent soldiers.
 * 6) John .F Kennedy sent special forces (Green berets) to work with and train the Army Republic of Vietnam.