The Legacies of Vietnam- War’s End

In January 1973, Richard Nixon announced the accords that ended the American presence in Vietnam. We withdrew and within 18 months the Communist forces of North Vietnam had unified the country under their control, with support from many in the South.  examine the negotiations that led to the accords. What did each side want and in the end, take a position and argue the questions: Did the United States lose the war?

Use any documents on this page. The negotiations began in secret in 1969. If some of the links are broken just search for the title of the document and you can find it. Enjoy this assignment. Please feel free to use any other primary source documents you have.