America's view in the Vietnam was fear. Fear drove them to participate in the war. Why fear? They were afraid Vietnam would become communist because if they became communist they would support or have the support from the Soviets. If this were to happen Vietnam could've became a missile launching spot for the soviets if America wouldn't have participated.
It's my best explanation from what I remember and from what I think. Hope it's helpful to you.
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Andrew Jackson was in the United States House of Reperesenatives, the U.S. Senate. Then a Justice on the Tennessee Surpeme Court.
