1968+Notes

=Leading up to...= =Tet Offensive= =[|April 4th]=
 * No clear cut winner in the war
 * Increase in American forces in SE Asia
 * Viet Cong proved to be the guiding force in South Vietnam
 * US tries to "pacify" Vietnam
 * McNamara sees "Light at the end of the tunnel"
 * Optimistic reports are sent back
 * Overall,the public still supported America in Vietnam
 * Turning point
 * Military win for US
 * Execution of guerrilla soldier becomes very famous
 * LBJ struggles
 * MLK is assassinated
 * Riots in major cities occurred
 * Nation needs a voice, can't be LBJ
 * Bobby Kennedy runs for president