15.+1968notes

NOTES ON 1968:

Why was 1968 such a turning point in the Vietnam Era? (notes should reflect the question) LEADING UP TO 1968 -no clear cut winner to the war -Increase in American forces in SE Asia -Vietcong proved to be the guiding force in South Vietnam -US tries to "pacify" South Vietnam

LBJ REMINDED DETERMINED -Optimistic reports are sent back -McNamara sees "a light at the end of the tunnel" -Overall, the public still supported America in Vietnam

THE TET OFFENSIVE : -An attack on US strongholds throughout Southern Vietnam by the Vietcong -US wins Tet Offensive -shakes the public

LBJ STRUGGLES: Tons of ideas to help US BIG pay cut war is said to be winnable. talks about bombing halt. He "quits".

US IN VIETNAM: Increase in US fatalities At this time, MLK is assassinated( huge reactions).