How did the Vietnam War affect America economically?

The Vietnam War severely damaged the U.S. economy. Unwilling to raise taxes to pay for the war, President Johnson unleashed a cycle of inflation. The war also weakened U.S. military morale and undermined, for a time, the U.S. commitment to internationalism.

Why did the Vietcong want communism?

They wanted self-determination for the people of Vietnam and a path forward economically after the devastating imperial occupations by France and by Japan during the Second World War. However, joining the communist bloc actually resulted in continued foreign interference, this time from China and the Soviet Union.

Is Sof still relevant after 18 years?

Reading the 2018 NDS, one might conclude that after playing pivotal roles in the terrorism- and insurgency-centric campaigns of the last 18 years, SOF will need to make profound changes to remain relevant. Since 9/11, America has more than doubled the size of SOF and tripled the SOF budget.

What is School of the future?

School of the Future (SOF) is an example of New York City public education that works. It is a gem of a place where students transform intellectually, emotionally, and socially. SOF is a small, secondary school that serves children from sixth grade to twelfth grade in Manhattan’s District Two.

What is the purpose of SOF?

On the high end of competition, SOF would provide its traditional support to war plans, ensuring interoperability with the general purpose force, with its own services, and with allies and partners in preparing for and deterring interstate military conflict.

What does the US military do with its SOF?

In war, SOF would be called on to use its capabilities in support of the overall campaign: to seize airfields, sabotage enemy military capabilities, conduct special reconnaissance, and even target enemy leadership. On the low end, SOF could form the backbone of the DoD’s gray zone activities.