president Kennedy's plan to help nations fighting Communist movements by providing special military units trained to fight guerrilla warfare.

to block or obstruct

a form of government, government in power, or period of rule.

mission by American forces to seek out and destroy North Vietnamese forces.

an intensely burning explosive used to destroy jungle growth.

a chemical herbicide used to clear out forest and tall grasses.

a culture with values that differ from those of established society.

postponement of, or excuse from, military service.

a person who refuses to serve in the armed forces or bear arms on moral or religious grounds.

the difference between what is said and what people believe or know to be true.

President Nixon ´ s plan calling for the South Vietnamese to take a more active role in fighting and for Americans to become less involved.

emergency military rule

American soldiers classified as missing during a war or other military action.