Johnson Era 1963-1969 Flashcards
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Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
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Wanted more control of VN (war started in 1964). Allowed the US unlimited ability to escalate efforts in VN war. Any means possible to prevent attacks, huge role in putting US into intervention.
2
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Tet Offensive (1968)
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Attack on US bases and South Vietnamese citizens by North Vietnam. Prior to this, US thought the war would be soon over. After, inc protests to stop war.
3
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Johnson and 1968 election
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Did not run, couldn’t avoid loss in VN war, and his reputation was tainted because of that.
4
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Humphrey v Nixon in 1968
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5
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Tragedy of LBJ
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Arguably does more for minorities and youth over any other president (Health insurance, sesame street, Civil RIghts Acts, Clean Air Act). Awful reputation because of VN War
6
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Six Day War in the Middle East
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