Contains thirteen primary and secondary source articles that provide varying perspectives on issues related to American war crimes in Vietnam, the My Lai massacre, and Vietnamese war crimes.
Traces the history of the death penalty in America, examining key court rulings and government policies that have impacted the death penalty and its use throughout history.
Presents a collection of essays and speeches by prominent figures such as Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Walter Cronkite, as well as letters from soldiers and their families about the issues and events connected to the Vietnam War.
Examines the presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower, discussing his efforts to contain communism and to avoid war in Vietnam, as well as his involvement with McCarthyism and the desegregation of schools. Includes brief biographical information.
