Review
Considers the legality of U.S. conduct of the war in terms of constitutional law and in terms of international laws and treaties. Documents examined include the U.S. Constitution, United Nations Charter, 1954 Geneva Accords, 1954 Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) collective security agreement, 1964 Tonkin Gulf Resolution and 1973 War Powers Act. Raises basic questions about justification for war and whether nations can ever unite to prevent war as a method of resolving disputes. Illustrated. Discussion questions included. -- Book Description
