AMERICAN POLICY IN VIETNAM

American Policy in Vietnam War

Introduction

Lyndon Baines Johnson was born on August 27, 1908 and passed away on January 22, 1973. From 1961 to 1963, he performed the role of Vice President of the United States. He took oath as the 36th President of the United States in 1963, when his predecessor John F. Kennedy, was assassinated within 2 years of his tenure.

Discussion

The southern communist “Viet Cong” started a military movement by the early1960's to oust the South government. It was clear to the United States, by the mid 60's, that North Vietnam aided and sponsored this ...