The Cambodian Genocide was the systematic mass killing carried out by the Khmer Rouge regime under the leadership of Pol Pot from 1975 to 1979. This article details the history and significance of the genocide in Cambodia.
The Vietnam War was a significant conflict from that took place from 1955 to 1975. It was a major conflict during the time of the Cold War and has left a lasting legacy on American history and world history. This article details the history and significance of the Vietnam War.
The domino theory was a Cold War belief that if one country fell to communism, neighboring countries would soon follow, like a row of falling dominoes. This article details the history and significance of the domino theory in the Cold War.
Lyndon B. Johnson was the 36th president of the United States, following the assassination of John F. Kennedy. He served as president during the height of the Vietnam War. This article details the life and significance of Lyndon B. Johnson.
The Truman Doctrine was a foreign policy announced in 1947 that pledged economic and military aid to countries threatened by communism. Historians view this as important to the American strategy of containment in the Cold War.