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Reischauer cites three U.S. policy errors in Vietnam
Renowned historian Edwin O. Reischauer argues three major U.S. mistakes shaped Vietnam policy over two decades. He says Washington backed French colonialism after World War II, escalated troop involvement in 1961, and failed to de escalate, warning against repeating such commitments and urging thoughtful limits on future overseas engagements.
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