How Did the U.S. Become Involved in the Politics of Southeast Asia Back in the 1950’s?

Question by Calico L: How did the U.S. become involved in the politics of Southeast Asia back in the 1950’s?
Was it because of Communism? In what ways did the U.S. involvment impact the political climate of the 1950’s? Is this the reason why Eisenhower lost the election to JFK?
I am sorry about the confusion. My book has totally lost me. Thanks for correcting me. I thought Eisenhower lost to JFK. I guess my book is missing that part.

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Answer by David
Eisenhower did not run against JFK? maybe because of the Constitution amendment that limits a president to 2 terms. and JFK was 60’s.. not 50’s. yes it was communism, because of the domino theory.. and just like domino’s pizza.. it sucks! the united states got involved with Korea and went to war against the north in aid to the south and then the north got help because they got their ass kicked which had the u.s. nearly at the Chinese border with an army which is not good. and then a lot more stuff

Answer by dondon
The domino effect of Communism! The US was afraid that one country after another would go communist.
Eisenhower never lost, it was Nixon who lost to Kennedy. It was the 50s.

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