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Why did Johnson escalate the USA's involvement in Vietnam between 1964…
Why did Johnson escalate the USA's involvement in Vietnam between 1964-65?
BA towards comm.
Domino Theory (Chi. Kor. etc.)
Geneva '54 confirmed spread
Support for Diem preserving division of Viet.
I+V
Decline in US prestige (Khr. support anti-colonialism)
Johnson (Texan) shame in appeasement + breaking promise of defending Viet.
No weakness with strength of Rep. Party
CA from A
Ball favored withdrawal
McNamara massive military deploy.
Bundy 'middle way'
Responsible for gradual escalation
PM
'Global policeman role'
Avoid debate over increasing commitment
gradual escalation to secure political position
GOTR
NV attack on USS Maddox
Congress gave powers to John. to wage war in V
Gave him authority to send troops into V
NVA + VC
'64 USSR established relations
VC in Mekong Delta near Saigon PAVN moving down HCMT
ARVN low morale with low pay and leadership