McAPUSH: Maxine Beck: Johnson- Vietnam Dilema

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Sunday, August 11, 2013

Maxine Beck: Johnson- Vietnam Dilema

Regarding the dilema in Vietnam, President Johnson seems very uncertain of the outcome of the war, but obviously wants to put forth more effort. Unfortunately for a while he had not acheived a set plan on how to win the war but considered more fighter planes. When talking to his advisor Bundy, he declared the need of more guerrilla warefare and vietnamese on our side. After listening to Johnson's conversation with Richard Russell, I saw him as a meek teenager unsure of what decisions to make and phoning many for their opinions. But immediately i saw a mature side to him when he addmitted "I don't know any other way out". ANd when he spoke to Dean Rusk I was suprised at his confidence. Upon learning that Johnson dropped bombs in Vietnam I was incredibly upset that he could make that decision but then I realized the inevitability of it and swallowed my pride. Johnson faced much criticism and support but in reality he had few options and didn't lightheartedly make his decisions.