My Lai: The Massacre That Changed the Course of the Vietnam War
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United States Withdrawal
The U.S troops withdrew from Vietnam in March 1973, five years after the massacre. This was the longest war that the U.S. had been severely involved in, greatly damaging the economy and government’s reputation.
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Americans became aware of the atrocities committed by their own army, intensifying anti-war protests which became a strong component in the course of war.
Recent War Reportings
After the exposure of the My Lai Massacre, Americans could access multiple perspectives of the U.S government and military actions in wars through the press.
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