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Johnson becomes President after Kennedy is assassinated
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Stay the Course
He meant to pursue a goal regardless of any obstacles. Troops will not leave Vietnam until they give up -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
It would let Johnson take any measures, and it would get them more involve to Vietnam. -
Allows covert operations against North Vietnam
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Increase in American troop involvement
1965-1966 more troops were send to Vietnam. Younger people ages of 18-21 went to war without wantin to go. -
Tet Offensive
Turning point in the war but resulted in many casualties -
Johnson announes he will not seek re-election
People were against him because of what he did in the war in Vietnam. It impacted with it winning with new tactics.