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The public had been told that the US was winning the war in Vietnam. Upon seeing the TET fighting on the TV news, it was apparent, that that was not the case. The government could say anything, but a picture was worth a thousand words. The public had been told that the US was winning the war in Vietnam. Upon seeing the TET fighting on the TV news, it was apparent, that that was not the case. The government could say anything, but a picture was worth a thousand words.

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What event convinced the American public that we couldn't win in Vietnam?

Tet offensive


American public support for the war in Vietnam began to decline after what event?

The Tet Offensive


What battle showed the American public that the war in Vietnam was not being won as easily as it was being portrayed?

1968 TET Offensive


What was the result of the tet offencive?

Taught the American people (public) not to believe what their government was telling them. Example: We're winning! (Then comes the TET offensive).


How did the Tet Offensive impact the American people and thus the military?

it seemed to prove that America was not winning in Vietnam.


Which was the most effective in leading the American public to conclude that the war was unwinnable?

tet offensive / living-room war


After the Tet offensive what did the American media do?

Westmoreland


Why did american support for the war change after the tet offensive?

No


What effect did the test offensive in Vietnam have on the war?

The Tet Offensive had a significant impact on the Vietnam War, as it resulted in a steep decline in support for the war among the American public. The US and South Vietnam actually won a tactical victory, however, it was a political victory for North Vietnam.


The greatest impact of the Tet Offensive in 1968 was?

waning support for the war in the US


Which 1968 event had a major impact on the course of the Vietnam War?

The Tet Offensive .


Who Offensive turned public opinion against the Vietnam War?

A percentage said My Lai; a percentage said Tet; by far the largest percentage said the DRAFT! Watching My Lai and Tet on television was one thing. Recieving your draft notice in the mail was quite another!