The Vietnam War was a conflict between the communist government of North Vietnam against South Vietnam and the United States. The conflict was greatly impacted by the ongoing Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Opposition to the war was high in the U. S. for several reasons. The war was seen as long and costly. Moreover, it clashed with many social movements that were happening at the same time in America, such as the civil rights movement and the pacifist movement. Finally, the fact that images of the war were broadcast on TV contributed to both people's awareness of the reality of the war, and to their opposition to it.
