This entire war was a containment policy against China. This whole time, it was never about securing a democratic Vietnam, we were just getting another bargaining chip against China. President Johnson deceived the American public, and sent thousands of soldiers to their deaths in the process.

President Nixon, in response, is finally beginning the process of withdrawal. Thousands of troops are already safe back home, and many more are expected to return next year. Australia and New Zealand have already ended all involvement. Only time will tell where this all ends.

With yesterday brought into the light, it looks like sunny days tomorrow, America. Here's Creedence Clearwater Revival, with Have You Ever Seen the Rain.