The Vietnam War

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The Vietnam War also known as the Second Indochina War was fought out from 1959 to April 30, 1975 between the North and South. The Vietnam War was devastating as the Americans launched many relentless assaults on North Vietnam which killed many civilians. The Americans used many new and deadly weapons throughout the War which has changed the way at how we look at biological warfare. The people who were especially hit hard we’re the Vietnamese civilians who had to flee as refugees in either direction and overseas to protect themselves. These refugees also make up much of the present day Australian culture. ...

... schools for the new Indo-Chinese immigrants. By the end of the 70s, newspapers in Australia were being printed in over 100 different languages and by the mid-1980s, 3 out of Australia’s 15 million citizens were born outside of Australia. The end of the Vietnam War brought on end of the 'White Australia' policy and thus changed Australian culture forever. Instead of remaining a largely British, Australia has become one of the most multicultural countries in the world. The Vietnam War was the longest war that Australia participated in and certainly it has affected us the most. It was also a blessing in disguise as it helped us embrace multiculturalism. The Vietnam War has helped transform Australia

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