The Vietnam War represented a significant episode in American history, deeply influencing domestic and foreign policy during the Cold War. Some critics argued that the war ultimately was a failure for U.S. foreign policy, while others viewed it as a necessary stance against communism in Southeast Asia. In the years following the end of the war, different American administrations grappled with its implications on military strategy, national identity, and geopolitical alliances. Reflecting on various perspectives of the Vietnam War, consider the implications of the War Powers Act of 1973. What was its primary intention?