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1968: A Tumultuous Year

1968: A Tumultuous Year. Section 30*4 pp. 954-959. The Tet Offensive. Vietcong attack on January 30, 1968 Attack 100 towns and 12 air bases 5 Americans killed during attack on US embassy in Saigon US defeated Vietcong after a month. The Tet Offensive. Consequences of Tet Offensive

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1968: A Tumultuous Year

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  1. 1968: A Tumultuous Year Section 30*4 pp. 954-959

  2. The Tet Offensive • Vietcong attack on January 30, 1968 • Attack 100 towns and 12 air bases • 5 Americans killed during attack on US embassy in Saigon • US defeated Vietcong after a month

  3. The Tet Offensive • Consequences of Tet Offensive • Shocked American public • Widened LBJ’s credibility gap • Change in Public Opinion • Media openly criticizes war • Sec. of Defense calls war “un-winnable” • LBJ’s approval falls to 40%

  4. Days of Loss and Rage • 1968 Primary Campaigns • Challenged by anti-war Democrats • Poor showing in NH primary • RFK declares his candidacy

  5. Days of Loss and Rage • LBJ’s Television Address 3/31/68 • Change policy in Vietnam • Wouldn’t seek reelection in 1968

  6. Days of Loss and Rage • Violence and Protest • MLK and RFK assassinations • College protests escalate

  7. Turbulent Race for President • Turmoil in Chicago • Democrats: Humphrey vs. McCarthy • 10,000 protestors come to Chicago • Protest Humphrey’s nomination • Provoke police to show brutality

  8. Turbulent Race for President • Turmoil in Chicago (Continued) • Mayor Daley calls in National Guard • Used mace and billy clubs • Caught by TV cameras

  9. Turbulent Race for President • Nixon Triumphs • Promised people law and order • Wallace took votes from Democrats

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