Danielle Sofio Anti-War Protests Impact on the Vietnam War Resulting as one of the most destructive and detrimental wars in US history, the Vietnam War affected the lives of many. The war began with the United States attempt to avert a communist unification of North and South Vietnam, but ended with the death of millions. Though justice was being served in the eyes of politicians, American involvement with Vietnamese affairs was increasingly disapproved by citizens as the war continued. The Vietnam War led to many anti-war protests which ultimately influenced the decision to end US involvement in Southeast Asia. A once noble and patriotic endeavor to stop a naive country from being subjected to the rule of communism quickly turned into bloodshed.