How does history develop predictably over time?

They get more info to add to history every day.

japan's actions were out of fear and germany's actions were out of vengence.

the quote by walter cronkite contributes to the central idea of the text by supporting the central idea. cronkite argues that what is deemed “right” for and in america may not be good for other countries. this supports the central idea of the text, that the vietnam war was unpopular in america for multiple reasons- including cronkite’s.