Monday, May 28, 2007
To the Vietnam Veterans
I cannot even begin to understand what you went through for your country. The war that you were shipped off to fight in, was hated by many of the country. When you returned you didn't get nearly the respect and sympathy that you deserved. I want to say thank you. Thank you for putting you name on the wall. For serving your country. For doing your duty. Thank you.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Times of Change - Readings and Questions
Look up both words in the title of the short essay. What do they mean?
Relate the title to the reading. What is Warren saying? How do you think this will relate to the rest of our study if Vietnam?
Dubious-marked by or occasioning doubt
Crusade-any vigorous, aggressive movement for the defense or advancement of an idea,cause,etc.
The title relates to the reading because Warren is talking about how we started out confident and sure of ourselves, and at the end of the war we no longer knew what we thought we had, we were doubtful and we went to Vietnam because we believed that it was the right thing to do.
That it was a good cause and idea. I think this will relate because we will learn about how we went from knowing the answers to becoming doubtful.
What is the overall theme of Vuong-Riddick's poem?
The theme of the poem is death. Vuong-Riddick talks about how throughout Vietnam's history, most of it had been marked by death and war.
What is the main thesis of the essay?
The main thesis of the essay is that the war was declared because of a lie. We will never know the true reason why Johnson wanted to go to war, nor will we know what acctually happened to one of our ships. The reason for war is unsure, but many believe we went to Vietnam because of a lie.
What was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?
It was a resolution to defend the US destroyers on the Gulf of Tonkin and anywhere else near Vietnam.
What evidence does the author give to support his thesis?
He gives the real numbers of Congress who voted on it. He also used primary evidence (one of the Senators who voted agaisnt it).
How does this link to the theme of the first reading, “A Dubious Crusade”?
It links because after the patriotic fever died down, people wanted to know why we had declared the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. We were not so sure about it. People had doubts and questions.
Relate the title to the reading. What is Warren saying? How do you think this will relate to the rest of our study if Vietnam?
Dubious-marked by or occasioning doubt
Crusade-any vigorous, aggressive movement for the defense or advancement of an idea,cause,etc.
The title relates to the reading because Warren is talking about how we started out confident and sure of ourselves, and at the end of the war we no longer knew what we thought we had, we were doubtful and we went to Vietnam because we believed that it was the right thing to do.
That it was a good cause and idea. I think this will relate because we will learn about how we went from knowing the answers to becoming doubtful.
What is the overall theme of Vuong-Riddick's poem?
The theme of the poem is death. Vuong-Riddick talks about how throughout Vietnam's history, most of it had been marked by death and war.
What is the main thesis of the essay?
The main thesis of the essay is that the war was declared because of a lie. We will never know the true reason why Johnson wanted to go to war, nor will we know what acctually happened to one of our ships. The reason for war is unsure, but many believe we went to Vietnam because of a lie.
What was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?
It was a resolution to defend the US destroyers on the Gulf of Tonkin and anywhere else near Vietnam.
What evidence does the author give to support his thesis?
He gives the real numbers of Congress who voted on it. He also used primary evidence (one of the Senators who voted agaisnt it).
How does this link to the theme of the first reading, “A Dubious Crusade”?
It links because after the patriotic fever died down, people wanted to know why we had declared the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. We were not so sure about it. People had doubts and questions.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
10 Facts You Should Know About the Korean War
1.When North Korea had passed the 38th parallel into South Korea, the US responded promplty. They went to the UN and asked them to help stop the spread of communism in South Korea. 16 nations provided soldiers, but US troops did most of the fighting.
2. In the early time of the war North Koreans pushed South Koreans almost all the way back to the city of Pusan. However, MacArthur landed his troops at Inchon, near the 38th parallel. Thus reversing the situation.
3. Because of MacArthur's plan, throughout most of the rest of the war was fought near the 38th parallel.
4. Near the middle of the war China warned the UN that after a certain point they would enter the war. The UN ignored this threat and continued onward. In November of 1950 hundreds of thousands of Chinese troops attacked across the Yalu River.
5. MacArthur wanted to blockade China's coastline and bomb China, when Truman denied him this, he went over the presidents head and tried again to get a yes. When Truman found out what he did, he fired MacArthur and ordered him home. MacArthur returned a hero to his admirers.
6. Truman said no to MacArthur because, he feared if the US bombed China the Soviet Union would get involved. The involvement of the USSR could cause another world war and nobody would want that. Over the course of years people would begin to agree more and more with Truman.
7. As the war became long, it also became unpopular. So in July of 1951 Truman agreed to talk of a truce with the Soviets. These talks dragged on for another two years.
8. When Eisenhower won the election, he went to talk about a quick treaty. He agreed to compromise with the countries but was not afraid of using nuclear weapons and to bring the war to China.
9. In July of 1953, there was a cease fire, that ended fighting. When the war ended the two Koreas were more or less in the same place that they started.
10.Because of this indecisive war, some Americans were being to get frustrated. Some politicians made use of this frustration, and used it to their advantage.
2. In the early time of the war North Koreans pushed South Koreans almost all the way back to the city of Pusan. However, MacArthur landed his troops at Inchon, near the 38th parallel. Thus reversing the situation.
3. Because of MacArthur's plan, throughout most of the rest of the war was fought near the 38th parallel.
4. Near the middle of the war China warned the UN that after a certain point they would enter the war. The UN ignored this threat and continued onward. In November of 1950 hundreds of thousands of Chinese troops attacked across the Yalu River.
5. MacArthur wanted to blockade China's coastline and bomb China, when Truman denied him this, he went over the presidents head and tried again to get a yes. When Truman found out what he did, he fired MacArthur and ordered him home. MacArthur returned a hero to his admirers.
6. Truman said no to MacArthur because, he feared if the US bombed China the Soviet Union would get involved. The involvement of the USSR could cause another world war and nobody would want that. Over the course of years people would begin to agree more and more with Truman.
7. As the war became long, it also became unpopular. So in July of 1951 Truman agreed to talk of a truce with the Soviets. These talks dragged on for another two years.
8. When Eisenhower won the election, he went to talk about a quick treaty. He agreed to compromise with the countries but was not afraid of using nuclear weapons and to bring the war to China.
9. In July of 1953, there was a cease fire, that ended fighting. When the war ended the two Koreas were more or less in the same place that they started.
10.Because of this indecisive war, some Americans were being to get frustrated. Some politicians made use of this frustration, and used it to their advantage.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Has MLK's "dream" been realized
In labor, African Americans do not have nearly the same number in high paying and respected jobs. African Americans make up about 13% of our population, so there is no way there could be equal jobs for everyone. Even though this is true, OF about 139,252,000 people employed in management postions, only about 10.7 % of those postions are help by African Americans, as apposed to the 46.5 % that whites hold. Now of all of the postal service clerks - and I'm not saying theres anything wrong with being a postal service clerk, but it is not considered a job of high respect-30.4% of them are African Americans. There is not much anyone can do about the unequality of jobs. People will apply for the jobs they want, and hopefully will get the job they deserve.
MLK-Time 100
The author of the essay feels that whites owe King too.Although King fought for desegregation for blacks, he also liberated whites from the burdens about race. He made everyone equal, which includes whites.
King was the right man at the right time because he was the climax of the Civil Rights movement. He finished what so many before him had fought for. He was a great man, but he was simply there to led Civil Rights during its last stage.
I don't think King would mind that part of his speech is used today. It means people liked it , that they believe in it. He wanted to get rid of racism and segregation. He didn't want one race to be more powerful or "better" than another. When he said that no one should be judged by the color of their skin, he meant no one. Just because you're white, it doesnt mean you're anything, good or bad. The same goes for everyother race.
King was the right man at the right time because he was the climax of the Civil Rights movement. He finished what so many before him had fought for. He was a great man, but he was simply there to led Civil Rights during its last stage.
I don't think King would mind that part of his speech is used today. It means people liked it , that they believe in it. He wanted to get rid of racism and segregation. He didn't want one race to be more powerful or "better" than another. When he said that no one should be judged by the color of their skin, he meant no one. Just because you're white, it doesnt mean you're anything, good or bad. The same goes for everyother race.
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Using Civil Disobedience
I would not have been able to use civil disobedience and non-violence. I am too rash of a person to be able to control my anger. The people who did use civil disobedience had patience and determination. They could also deal with the harsh punishments that came with breaking the law. Had I been faced with some of the hate and racism that many of these people had to deal with everyday, I know I would have had the determination, but not the patience. Everyone who used civil disobedience is a hero in my eyes, because they broke the law and dealt with the punishment.
Monday, May 7, 2007
looking forward
I have always wanted to learn about Vietnam and I'm looking forward to finally doing so. One of the reasons why this is intresting to me is because I want to know why we got involed in such a long war.
I'm also enjoying working on the computer instead of in a binder. It's a different way to work and it's also easier than lugging around a notebook.
I'm also enjoying working on the computer instead of in a binder. It's a different way to work and it's also easier than lugging around a notebook.
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