Opposition To War A Theme That Transcends Time
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a series of conflicts between communist forces and anti-communist forces. It was held and fought in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Amongst the counties supporting the North Vietnamese (communist) were China and North Korea. Fighting for anti-communist government was South Vietnam, United States, Australia and New Zealand.
During the Vietnam War president John .F. Kennedy strongly tried to persuade his government to quit the Vietnam War. Many people agreed, and disagreed with his views. This was confirmed when massive riots started in the U.S and many of its allies in the Vietnam War. This theme of opposition to war transcends time in many cultures and countries.
Some evident examples of this are the current war (in Iraq and Afghanistan) has had many riots and disagreement. Gandhi saved India from British rule without hurting anyone (peaceful protest).
Pacifism is also found in many modern song showing how embed it is in our culture to seek out peace. Examples are Bobby Darrin, Bob Dylan and Simon & Garfunkel.
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