Newspaper Headlines
Transcript: Newspaper Headlines April 13 Juliana Lanfranca Date 1 April 13, 1970 Lewiston Evening Journal - Maine Headline #1 April 13, 1971 Headline #2 Lewiston Evening Journal - Maine April 13, 1972 Headline #3 Lewiston Evening Journal - Maine Connection #1 Connection #1 1.) From the articles from 1971 to 1972, it can be seen that the impact of the Cold War is having an increasing influence on the United States. With the Apollo 13, we're battling the USSR in the Space Race, while in 1972 we are sending more troops into Vietnam in order to directly combat Soviet forces. It shows how, in every regard, the United States was determined to take down the USSR, no matter what. Connection #2 Connection #2 2.) From 1971 to 1972, it shows the influence of the Vietnam War. In 1972 it discusses the the fact that a bill was passed in order to limit the power the President has over decisions in the war. With 1971 showing an increase in troops, 1972 only reflects this by showing that those previous actions were influenced by someone that had too much power and influence. The Vietnam War was a dark time, and showed the United States that when it came to the war, enough was enough. Connection #3 Connection #3 3.) Overall, what can be seen from these articles is how the Cold War influenced the actions of the United States. Our actions in space and Vietnam came from the idea that we needed to vanquish communism, and defeating the USSR was the way to do so. Despite this, many mistakes were made that ended up with many losing their lives. It shows how the United States overestimated themselves when it came to fighting against a seemingly unbeatable enemy.