How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Forrest Gump.
Quote #10
FORREST: I promised Bubba in Vietnam that as soon as the war was over, we'd be partners.
Just like every other major historical event in Forrest Gump, the Vietnam War matters for its private meaning, not its political meaning. To Forrest, the most important thing about the war is that, once it ends, he has to fulfill the promise he made to Bubba. Who cares about global politics when you have a shrimping boat to buy?