Graduation Speech: Ending The Vietnam War

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Good evening, fellow Americans:
Tonight I want to talk to you on a subject of deep concerns to all Americans and to many people in all parts of the world… the war in Vietnam.
It’s January 23, 1973, and my message is to all the citizens of the United States. I just want to stand here today and talk to you on agreeing with bringing our troops back home. Ending the war, and making peace in Vietnam wouldn’t be great for just them, but everyone in America as well.
Stand with me in fighting for our peace, we can strengthen our relationships with our allies and make America a better place for you and me. Settling the Vietnam war will permit the people of Southeast Asia to live in peace. This strategy is aimed to reduce American involvement in the

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