AUSTRALIA'S INVOLVMENT IN THE VIETNAM WAR
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Attitudes Toward The Vietnam War
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1965
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1966/67
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1968
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1969
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1970
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Attitudes Toward The Vietnam War
As we have discussed throughout our class time together, to have a sound understanding of the demands for change regarding Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War, we must understand the attitudes of the people at the time of 1965-1970.
Remembering our MGPD:
Remembering our MGPD:
- From 1965-1967 Australians were in support on our involvement in the Vietnam War.
- In 1968 our attitudes begin to change, to a not so supportive nature.
- From 1969-1970, the opposition to the war far out weighs the support for the war.
1965 - We Are Pro-War |
1970 - We Are Opposed to the War |
Attitudes Towards The Vietnam War - 1965
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Atypical Attitudes |
In 1965 the typical attitudes towards Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War were of a supportive nature
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In 1965 the atypical attitudes towards Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War were:
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Below Is The Copies Of The ANZUS and SEATO Treaty.
Attitudes To The Vietnam War 1966-1967
Typical Attitudes |
Atypical Attitudes |
.In 1966/67 the typical attitudes towards Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War were of a supportive nature
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In 1966/67 the atypical attitudes towards Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War were of an anti-war nature.
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Attitudes Towards The Vietnam War 1968
Typical AttitudesIn 1968 the typical attitudes towards Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War were of a confused nature. Attitudes had begun to change to an anti-war stance due to the following:
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The Tet OffensiveThe My Lai Massacre |
Attitudes Towards The Vietnam War In 1969
Typical Attitudes
In 1968 the typical attitudes towards Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War were of an anti-war nature.
- The news of the My Lai Massacre breaks on the home front.
- People on the home front begin to question the morality of the war
The below video is looking at the War from the Vietnamese perspective. There is great footage that will allow you to understand the morality of the war.
Attitudes To The Vietnam War 1970
Typical Attitudes
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Atypical Attitudes
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The Melbourne Moratoriums
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