1968


 * Why was 1963 such a turning point in the Vietnam era?**

-No clear cut winner -Increase in forces in SE Asia -Viet cong proved to be the guiding force in south Vietnam=nam -US tries to pacify south Vietnam
 * LEADING UP TO 1968**

-Optimistic reports are sent back -McNamara sees"a light at the end of the tunnel" -Overall, the public still supported American in Vietnam
 * President Johnson stayed determined**

-a suprised attack on US strongholds throughout south Vietnam - Tet in the Lunar New Year - Developed into a US victory - Shook the public, who thought the enemy was close to defeat
 * Tet Offensive**

-Cut great society pay - Defense secretary says the war is unwinnable -Johnson says he done with his presidency LBJ was blamed for many Vietnam deaths, not remembered for Great society anymore
 * Johnson Starts to Struggle**

-Riots break out, violence, looting, people mourn his death
 * MLK shot in Memphis Tennessee**

Bobby Kennedy leader in the presidency, but after a campaign speech in California was shot. He most likely to win as president

Now the Campaign is between McCARTHY and then Nixon, then Wallace (segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever) Nixon won, but 5 states in the south voted for Wallace Nixon promises peace in Vietnam

1968 is the year when the anti-war protest really starts