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The history of the conflict in Vietnam.

About.com: Photographs of the Vietnam War
A large compilation of photos about the Vietnam War, including combat action, life in the jungle, wounded, P.O.W.s, entertainers, tanks, helicopters, and ships.

About.com: The History of Vietnam
A great resource about the history and geography of Vietnam.

Chronology of U.S.-Vietnamese Relations
A timeline of events from 1930 to the present.

History of the Vietnam War
An eclectic collection of articles and vignettes about the history of the war and its soldiers. Covers experiences during the war to post-war trauma.

Ho Chi Minh
A four-page biography of the communist leader of North Vietnam, who became the foe of the U.S.

How Could Vietnam Happen - An Autopsy
This 1968 article from the Atlantic Monthly examines the politics of the war and how America's leaders were simply ineffective.

Image Library
Dozens of photographs from the conflict, from weapons to people to medals.

Lessons of Vietnam
A fascinating interview with the author of Dereliction of Duty, Army Major H.R. McMaster, who blaims the politicians and the president for the war.

May 4, 1970
A basic overview of the events that led to the killing of four students by the National Guard at Kent State University.

MIA Issue
The history of the continuing and serious MIA (Missing In Action) issue between the U.S. and Vietnam.

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