Which of the following statements BEST describes American involvement in Vietnam?

A. The policy of containment was practiced in Asia as well as Europe.
B. Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson all practiced deterrence during the war.
C. The "Vietnamization" of the war was an example of Nixon's new policy of détente.
D. Vietnam was a "cold" war as opposed to a "hot" war.

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The statement that BEST describes American involvement in Vietnam is:

A. The policy of containment was practiced in Asia as well as Europe.

This statement accurately reflects the broader context of American foreign policy during the Cold War, which aimed to contain the spread of communism globally, including in Asia, where the Vietnam War was a significant conflict.