What was going on in Vietnam in 1965?

What was going on in Vietnam in 1965?

In 1965, the United States rapidly increased its military forces in South Vietnam, prompted by the realization that the South Vietnamese government was losing the Vietnam War as the communist-dominated Viet Cong (VC) gained influence over much of the population in rural areas of the country.

What was the age of the average US combat soldier in Vietnam?

nineteen
The average age of American troops in Vietnam was nineteen, compared to an average age of twenty-six for U.S. soldiers in World War II (1939–45). During most of the Vietnam War, nineteen-year-olds were not even allowed to vote.

Did any members of CCR serve in Vietnam?

“I was on active duty for six months, but I was in the Reserves between 1966 and 1968,” said Fogerty. “It was pretty intense because this was right at the height of the Vietnam War,” said Fogerty. “Every young man’s clock was running pretty fast.”

Did soldiers in Vietnam listen to CCR?

From Forrest Gump to The Post, music supervisors can’t let go of Creedence. But the music he made with Creedence Clearwater Revival has soundtracked visions of the Vietnam War in pop culture for what feels like an eternity. It was 1969. The war had reached its bloody apex.

What are some good Vietnamese songs?

San Francisco – Scott McKenzie

Nancy Sinatra – These Boots Are Made for Walkin’

Full Matel Jacket-Soundtrack – Surfin’ Bird

Woolly Bully-Sam The Sham&Pharaohs.

Platoon Soundtrack

Full Metal Jacket Soundtrack – I wanna be a Drill Instructor with Lyrics

Jefferson airplanes- Good morning vietnam

Barry McGuire – Eve of Destruction

What songs are in Vietnam?

Buffalo Springfield – “For What It’s Worth”

Curtis Mayfield – “Back to the World”

Crosby,Stills,Nash,and Young – “Ohio”

Joan Baez – Saigon Bride.

Arlo Guthrie – “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree” “If you want to end war and stuff you got to sing loud/I’ve been singing this song now for twenty five minutes.

Marvin Gaye – “What’s Going On”

What songs were popular during the Vietnam War?

Songs Vietnam Veterans Remember Most 10. Green Green Grass of Home by Porter Wagoner 9. Chain of Fools by Aretha Franklin 8. The Letter by The Box Tops 7. (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding 6. Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) 5. Purple Haze by Jim Hendrix Experience 4. Detroit City by Bobby Bare

What are some protest songs from the Vietnam War?

” Waist Deep in the Big Muddy ” by Pete Seeger “Wait for Me” by Brothers of Soul ” Walking on a Thin Line ” by Huey Lewis and the News ” Wake Up ” by Rage Against the Machine “The Wall” by Tim Murphy “The Wall” by Bruce Springsteen “Wandering the Swamps of Vietnam” by unknown Soviet military advisor