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DDonde · 31-35, M
It's worth noting that South Vietnam was not very free. Diem has often been labeled as a dictator. It was less that the US wanted a free state and more that they were trying to prevent the Communist bloc from expanding via the domino theory.
Early on there was talk about whether or not support for South Vietnam was really worth it, but Johnson ultimately decided to double-down instead.
Early on there was talk about whether or not support for South Vietnam was really worth it, but Johnson ultimately decided to double-down instead.