A game of basketball is made up of four quarters, each ten (or in the National Basketball Association 12,) minutes long. At the start of each quarter the team who has the possession arrow pointing towards their hoop gets the ball. Then the arrow is switched, and the next team gets the ball next quarter.
Ending the Vietnam War, 1969â1973. 1  President Richard M. Nixon assumed responsibility for the Vietnam War as he swore the oath of office on January 20, 1969. He knew that ending this war honorably was essential to his success in the presidency.
Role of the United States in the Vietnam War. The role of the United States in the Vietnam War began after World War II and escalated into full commitment during what is termed the Vietnam War from 1955 to 1975.