Why did President Kennedy get the United States involved in the Vietnam War?

a. to prevent the Soviet Union from gaining new territory

b. to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia

c. to protect Japan and the Philippines from communist attacks

d. to prove that the United States was more powerful than China

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Deon Drake

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6 July, 13:31

Why did President Kennedy get the United States involved in the Vietnam War?

a. to prevent the Soviet Union from gaining new territory

b. to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia

c. to protect Japan and the Philippines from communist attacks

d. to prove that the United States was more powerful than China

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Precious Vincent · Answer 1

To prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia is why did President Kennedy get the United States involved in the Vietnam War so the reason was the usage of containment policy