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1968: A Turning Point

1968: A Turning Point. 19.3. I. The Tet Offensive. US Embassy Khe Sanh January 30, 1968 Changing of public opinion. II. Effects of Tet Offensive. Walter Cronkite Opposition to the war increased LBJ does not run in 1968. III. LBJ Seeks a Solution.

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1968: A Turning Point

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  1. 1968: A Turning Point 19.3

  2. I. The Tet Offensive • US Embassy • Khe Sanh • January 30, 1968 • Changing of public opinion

  3. II. Effects of Tet Offensive • Walter Cronkite • Opposition to the war increased • LBJ does not run in 1968

  4. III. LBJ Seeks a Solution • Westmoreland requested more troops after Tet • LBJ seeks a peaceful resolution

  5. IV. Election of 1968 • Senator Robert Kennedy • Democratic National Convention-McCarthy v. Humphrey

  6. Richard Nixon • George Wallace • Campaigning • Election Results (see map on page 619)

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