Turning of War
When did the Tet offensive start?
January 30, Vietnamese New Year
Who was the Vice President of Lyndon B. Johnson?
Hubert Humphrey
What two assassinations shocked the American people?
The assassination of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.
How many Vietcong soldier's died?
a.) 3,000
b.) 21,000
c.) 32,000
d.) 75,000
c.) 32,000
Who were the democratic candidates of 1968?
Eugene McCarthy vs. Hubert Humphrey
What year was Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated?
1968
How did Johnson's popularity change after the offensive?
His popularity plummeted, 60% of Americans did not approve of the war.
Who won the 1968 presidential election?
Richard Nixon
Where was the Democratic convention held in 1968?
Chicago, IL
Who was picked for defense secretary position?
Clark Clifford
What president ended America's involvement in the Vietnam War?
Richard Nixon
What did many college students protest during early 1968?
The U.S involvement in Vietnam
Where did the Vietcong store their weapons during the Tet Offensive?
They stored weapons in coffins due to the large amount of funerals
Who was the American Independent candidate of the 1968 election?
George Wallace
Who were the "Yippies"?
They were member of the Youth International Party that wanted to provoke violence to discredit the Democratic Party.