Viet Nam view from Howe on getting out
A NEA column discusses why the Viet Nam war mystifies Americans and how to win hearts in the region. It argues predictable aid rarely persuades peasants, who distrust outsiders. locals know Communists and see promises as empty. The piece suggests a grim truth: victory requires concessions to the other side.
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The Enemy in Viet Nam: A Vicious Wait for Peace
This essay views the Viet Cong as a diverse enemy shaped by poverty, disease, and neglect. It argues most are not ideologically driven, yet fight to hope for change while facing brutal odds. Killing is only a stopgap. lasting peace requires addressing underlying conditions.
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Fragmented Vietnam War Rhetoric in Editorial Voice
The passage reflects a contentious wartime viewpoint arguing that victory over the Viet Cong requires addressing underlying misery rather than suppressing the enemy. It frames erasure of misfortune as the path forward and notes a sense of moral ambiguity in the approach.
Thoughtful quotes on power wisdom and freedom
A Bible verse from Jeremiah 51:15 credits God with creation and heavens. Mark Twain notes three priceless US freedoms: speech conscience and prudence in practice. The excerpt blends religious reflection with a witty jab at interpretation.
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