Posted on Mar 31, 2019
Johnson publicly denies actions contemplated in Vietnam
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Responding to questions from reporters about the situation in Vietnam, President Johnson says, “I know of no far-reaching strategy that is being suggested or promulgated.” Early in the month, Johnson had sent 3,500 Marines to Da Nang to secure the U.S. airbase there. These troops were ostensibly there only for defensive purposes, but Johnson, despite his protestations to the contrary, was already considering giving the authorization for the U.S. troops to go from defensive to offensive tactics. This was a sensitive area, since such an authorization could (and did) lead to escalation in the war and a subsequent increase in the American commitment to it.
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Johnson publicly denies actions contemplated in Vietnam
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Well he was correct in his statement that carried through his administration: I know of no far-reaching strategy.... sorta set the tone early on expectations.
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Good morning Mark,excellent Vietnam war history share, thank you.
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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth
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SP5 Mark Kuzinski you're very welcome Mark, always great seeing the wonderful history share.
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SP5 Mark Kuzinski The more I read about Johnson and his leadership during the war, the more I think he was a bad president.
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