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Johnson requests (and two days later receives) Congressional approval for taking whichever actions he sees fit in order to thwart North Vietnamese Aggression.

On the Cover is Robbie Risner, Air Force Pilot

April 1965, focus of story is on the fighting but not yet condemning Johnson.


"(See Cover)

Streaking in like vengeful lightning bolts, the F-105 Thunderchiefs loosed their bombs, rockets and…

Majority of American public does not believe that the war in Vietnam was a "mistake" until 1968.

"Though it may be denied, President Johnson is considering the painful possibility that he may have to send guerilla-trained U.S troops into the South Vietnamese jungle to help beat back the VietCong guerrillas…running the risk of another…

Before his presidency, Kennedy was an advocate for U.S involvement in Vietnam as a Senator in the 1950s.

President Johnson phone conversation with Senator Russell, expressing disdain yet obligation for staying in Vietnam.

On April 22, 1971, two years after Johnson’s presidency and still four years before the United States would end involvement in Vietnam, Senator John Kerry testified before the Senate against the war. Kerry spoke as Veteran who served in Vietnam,…

Support for Johnson in 1964.

Keep the right man in the right job;

He's the right man for ev'ry one;

He's the man to get things done.

So join the U.S.A.'s tomorrow,

Go with L.B.J. today,

'Cause Johnson is setting the…