1968+Turning+Point

Leading up to 1968
 * no clear cut winner
 * increase in american forces in SE asia
 * US tries to "pacify" south Vietnam
 * Viet Cong proved to be the guiding force of NVA

LBJ Remained Determined
 * Overall, the public still supported th Vietnam War
 * Optimistic reports are sent back

The Tet Offensive
 * Turning point of the war
 * An attack on US strongholds throughout southern Vietnam by the VC
 * Eventually developed into a US victory
 * Shook the public, who though t the enemy was close to defeat
 * LB struggles- congress cuts his great society budget
 * US invovemnet in war is openly criticized
 * America turns into turmoil at the assasination of MLK