(i) The US failed to achieve its objective. Vietnam’s resistance could not be crushed. (ii) It proved costly to the US. There were high casualties on the US side. (iii) It was the first war shown on the television. Battles were shown on daily news world over. (iv) People were disillusioned with the US and its policy of war was criticized. (v) Widespread questioning of government policy strengthened moves to end war. Finally, a peace treaty was signed in Paris in January, 1974.