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History.com Source

NPR.org

Lyndon B. Johnson: Foreign Affairs

Vietnam War Protests at the White House

Graph No. 1

Behind the Protests Against the Vietnam War in 1968

Graph No. 3

LBJ Picture

War Picture

Graph No. 2

Operation Rolling Thunder

Lyndon B. Johnson: Foreign Affairs

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February 13th 1965: Rolling Thunder was authorized by Johnson, this was the bombing of North Vietnam. For three years (1965-1968), 643,000 tons of bombs were dropped, and 900 U.S aircraft were lost during the operation. 

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February 13th 1965: Rolling Thunder was authorized by Johnson, this was the bombing of North Vietnam. For three years (1965-1968), 643,000 tons of bombs were dropped, and 900 U.S aircraft were lost during the operation. 

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"By 1968, the United States had 548,000 troops in Vietnam and had already lost 30,000 Americans there"(Germany).

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"By 1968, the United States had 548,000 troops in Vietnam and had already lost 30,000 Americans there"(Germany).

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Drastically increased U.S. involvement in the Vietnam war despite lessening support for the cause.

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Drastically increased U.S. involvement in the Vietnam war despite lessening support for the cause.

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“Despite Johnson’s success in promoting his domestic reform policies, his presidency was also defined by the failure of his policies toward Vietnam” (History.com)

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“Despite Johnson’s success in promoting his domestic reform policies, his presidency was also defined by the failure of his policies toward Vietnam” (History.com)

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Johnson's approval rating dropped from 70% in 1965 to 40% by 1967

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Johnson's approval rating dropped from 70% in 1965 to 40% by 1967

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In August 1964, 2 U.S. Destroyers, located in the Gulf of Tonkin (Vietnam) were fired on by North Vietnam. Johnson requested permission from Congress to increase military presence in Indochina.

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In August 1964, 2 U.S. Destroyers, located in the Gulf of Tonkin (Vietnam) were fired on by North Vietnam. Johnson requested permission from Congress to increase military presence in Indochina.

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Abolished draft deferment option for college students.

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Abolished draft deferment option for college students.

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Was it a mistake sending troops to Vietnam?

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Was it a mistake sending troops to Vietnam?

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US Deaths during the War in Vietnam 1961 to the Fall of Saigon April 30, 1975 Based on Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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US Deaths during the War in Vietnam 1961 to the Fall of Saigon April 30, 1975 Based on Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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Protesters include citizens and veterans themselves.