Asked by Riski Putro on Jun 26, 2024

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How did Sen. J William Fulbright of Arkansas assess the Vietnam War during the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings on Vietnam in 1966?

A) He described it as a "noble cause for world peace and prosperity."
B) He called "Vietnam the first domino - and California the last."
C) He declared Vietnam "a clear case of international communist aggression."
D) He found it to be "a civil war in which outside parties have become involved."

J William Fulbright

An American politician and senator known for his opposition to the Vietnam War and his contribution to the establishment of the Fulbright Scholarship Program.

Senate Committee

A subgroup within the United States Senate tasked with considering legislation, conducting hearings and investigations, and overseeing federal agencies and programs.

Civil War

A conflict between different groups within the same country, often over political or social issues.

  • Analyze the political and social consequences of the Vietnam War in the United States, including public opinion and policy changes.
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Bryan VarnumJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Fulbright, who was critical of the Vietnam War, saw it as a civil conflict exacerbated by foreign intervention, rather than a straightforward case of communist aggression or a domino in a global geopolitical game.