Sadly, after the Vietnam War, many veterans became homeless. This became a widespread problem across the United States. One of the biggest problems was that most veterans of war were addicted or abusing drugs. Another huge problem was alcoholism. If the veterans weren't abusing drugs, odds are that they were abusing alcohol. I believe that these veterans were not praised due to the lack of support of the American people at the beginnings of the war.
Homeless Vets
Sadly, after the Vietnam War, many veterans became homeless. This became a widespread problem across the United States. One of the biggest problems was that most veterans of war were addicted or abusing drugs. Another huge problem was alcoholism. If the veterans weren't abusing drugs, odds are that they were abusing alcohol. I believe that these veterans were not praised due to the lack of support of the American people at the beginnings of the war.
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