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Quagmire theory
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<p>The quagmire theory explains the cause of the United States involvement in the <a href="/facts/Vietnam_War/W0gfbGTE">Vietnam War</a>. The quagmire theory suggests that American leaders had unintentionally and mistakenly led the country into the Vietnam War. The theory is categorized as an "orthodox" interpretation of the Vietnam War. </p>