Which of the following best describes the 'Dove' perspective during the war?
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Correct answer: Vietnam was a civil war that did not threaten U.S. national security
'Doves' argued that the war was immoral, unwinnable, and a waste of American resources. They favored an immediate withdrawal of troops.
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