Johnson's War Flashcards
What was the Gulf of Tonkin incident?
Three N. Vietnamese gun ships fired on US ships. This gave Johnson the excuse to send soldiers to Vietnam
What was the average age of soldiers for the US?
19
What was napalm and how was it used?
A chemical used to destroy jungle and villages
When did MLK join the anti-war campaigns?
1967
At what point were the first anti-war protests?
After Operation Rolling Thunder
What happened during the Tet Offensive?
The North Vietnamese and Viet Cong seized the US embassy during the religious celebration of Tet.
How did Johnson respond to the Tet Offensive?
He realised they couldn’t and weren’t able to win - he didn’t stand for re-election.
In the My Lai massacre, how many civilians died and how many guns were recovered?
400 killed, 3 guns recovered
What was the name of the man who revealed the truth about the My Lai massacre?
Ronald Ridenhour
Who was imprisoned and what happened to him as a result of My LaI?
Lieutenant Calley - Nixon released him
