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Why did president Johnson think it was important to win in Vietnam?
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When did the United States take part the Vietnam war?
I don't think there is one. Our involvement was so gradual that you can't fix a date for it. We were diplomatically involved in the original rebellion against the French because of our involvement in WWII. After the establishment of North and South Vietnam we were immediately a supporter of South Vietnam, providing it diplomatic, economic and military aid. President Eisenhower sent a small number (around 50 I think) of military advisors to help the South Vietnamese army. Kennedy incresed the number of advisors and allowed them to begin engaging in conbat. Johnson sent in still more troops, not advisors, and incresed their combat role. Then, after the Gulf of Tonkin incident, he rapidly incresed the number of troops and U.S. forces began doing most of the fighting. Michael Montagne Gulf of Tonkin Aug. 2, 1964 North Vietnamese torpedo boats attacked the U.S. destroyer, Maddox, in the Gulf of Tonkin. President Johnson ordered air strikes against North Vietnam after a second, unconfirmed attack on the U.S. destroyer C. Turner Joy. Aug. 7, 1964 - Congress approved use of
Who was the prsident of north Vietnam during the Vietnam war?
Ho Chi Minh was the President of North Vietnam from 1945 to 1969, Ton Duc Thong became President of North Vietnam after Ho died, and later became President of Vietnam when the war ended.
Defense secretary during the Kennedy and Johnson administration?
Robert Strange McNamara was the Defense Secretary of the United States from 196 until 1968. he served under both John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
Drafting age during the Vietnam war?
i think it was 16 i am not positive but i think
What did the Vietnam War accomplish?
im not an expert on this but i think that the Vietnam War could have accomplish SOMETHING. like... - Americans saw that they could not always win - Vietnam is recovering quite well - wars like this tells us that evil can sometimes conquer over good - the Vietnam war is something future people can learn about and reflect on - communism can be good SOMETIMES sorry if my answers not that good but that's what i understand anyways the Vietnam war accomplishes nothing but death!!!!!!!
What did Lyndon B. Johnson do during the Vietnam war?
President John F. Kennedy sent Special Forces called Green Beret to the Vietnam War. By: Sameer Iqbal
What presidents ordered military action against communism?
President's Wilson (Allied intervention in Russia), Truman (Korea), Kennedy (Vietnam, Cuba), Johnson (Vietnam), Nixon (Vietnam), Ford (Mayaguez incident), and Reagan (Grenada). If one considers the U-2 incident to be a military action, you could include President Eisenhower.
Did atzerodt sucessfully assassinate vice president Johnson?
Obviously he did not succeed since Johnson was sworn in as President. I think he lost his nerve and did not try to kill Johnson.
What did Americans think of president Johnson?
They loved Lyndon for awhile until the Vietnam War became too costly. Andrew was never very popular because people saw him as a Southern sympathizer.
Which group did not support President Johnson's Vietnam war policy?
Johnson's war policy was unpopular with many people. Draft age men, in particular, did not think the war necessary and opposed it. Others thought it should be an all-out declared war and critized the limited involvement that Johnson tried at first.
Who was the 1st president to have no formal education?
I think it is Andrew Johnson,
What was president Andrew Johnson's political party?
Democrat, I think
Do you think the house was justified in impeaching President Johnson Wy or why not?
No c;
Why do you think that Johnson's opinion's are fair?
There were two Johnson’s as president and we don’t know which you ask about. This is asking for your opinion as well.
How were the actions taken by President Roosevelt similar to President Johnson?
i think because he also tryed to help it
Who was the president of south Vietnam at the time of the Vietnam war?
The first president of Southern Vietnam was Ngo Dinh Diem. But as I said, he was the first. I think there is another post on here that has that same question, so good luck, and sorry I can't give any more information!
President Johnson's health insurance plan for the elderly became known as?
Medi share i think
