1968

Why was 1968 such a turning point in the history on the United States? LBJ remained determined The Tet Offensive LBJ is being criticized Public Opinion Changes Assassination Nixon win presidency
 * 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
 * Optimistic reports are sent back
 * McNamara sees"a light at the end of the tunnel"
 * Overall, the public still supported America in Vietnam
 * an attack on U.S. strongholds throughout Southern Vietnam by the VC
 * developed into a US victory
 * shook public who thought the enemy was close to defeat
 * US involvement in the war in openly criticized
 * New defense Secretary says war is un winnable
 * the nation turns on Johnson
 * Johnson speaks about stopping bombing
 * LBJ not running for reelection
 * MLK is assassinated
 * Bobby Kenedy was assasinated