Following the end of the Indochina War and the 1954 Geneva Conference, Vietnam was split along the 17th parallel into North Vietnam and South Vietnam. Armed conflicts between the communist Northern and anti-communist Southern armies soon followed, marking the beginning of the Vietnam War. Despite the US’s continual support for South Vietnam, factors such as decreasing public support, corruption within the South Vietnamese government, and North Vietnam's unprecedented resilience are all beginning to contribute to an unfavorable outlook on the war. Two factions have begun to form within the US government: war hawks, who encourage the escalation of war efforts, and doves, who advocate that continued involvement will only worsen the situation. Set in November of 1965, delegates in this committee will act as members of Congress, split between the Senate and House of Representatives. The two legislative bodies will work independently of one another in separate rooms. As crucial members of the US Government, delegates must develop a well-thought-out resolution that addresses both the internal division within the government and a plan of action for dealing with the Vietnam War.

Position Papers Due By 12/03 @ 11:59 pm