Vietnamization
Notes:
- Anti-war demonstrations became very popular in the U.S.
- President Nixon was elected in 1968 on a peace platform (Tricky Dicky)
- Nixon wanted to find a way out honourably
- Developed Vietnamization with help of Henry Kissinger and Henry Cabot-Lodge
- The plan had a two track formula
- 1.) Make the south well trained enough militarily that they could withstand the north on their own
- 2.) Strengthen the south’s government to attract a broader base
SUMMARY :
Prompted by America. Pulling out of the Vietnam war. Came about from Henry Kissinger and Henry Cabot- Lodge. Two ideas:
First--> The South had to become well trained.
Second--> Strengthen the government.
However, this just became a bombing competition. North Vietnam had more bombs drooped on it then the whole of WWII.
First--> The South had to become well trained.
Second--> Strengthen the government.
However, this just became a bombing competition. North Vietnam had more bombs drooped on it then the whole of WWII.
Quotes:
Defeat doesn't finish a man, quit does. A man is not finished when he's defeated. He's finished when he quits.
- Richard Nixon
- Richard Nixon
Subjunctive questions:
What if the Americans hadn't pulled out of the war?