American militarism today is an unintended byproduct of the reaction to the 1960s and Vietnam.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Modern American militarism arose as a reaction to the 1960s and Vietnam.
- In plain terms
- Military policies changed because of past conflicts.
- What can you take from it?
- Current policies often react to past events.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does history shape policy?
- What caused this reaction?
Another view
Many factors besides Vietnam influence policy.
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