1968

**Why was the 1968 such a turning point in the Vietnam Era?**
__Context__
 * No clear cut winner in the war.
 * Increase in American forces in the SE Asia.
 * Viet cong proved to be the guiding force in South Vietnam.
 * US tries to "pacify" South Vietnam.
 * Optimistic thoughts for our president.
 * McNamara sees" a light at the end of the tunnel"
 * Overall, the public still supported America in Vietnam.

__The Tet offensive__
 * An attack on US strongholds throughout Southern Vietnam.
 * US win on the battle field but they loose in the court of public opinion.
 * Have different views on the government
 * Media had great influence in the war.

__LBJ public opinion change__
 * Says he will try to change it, have more peace.
 * He says he does not want to run anymore, no one new not the people or the party.
 * After King was assassinated riots happened all over.

__JFK's brother__
 * Bobby will run for president
 * June he is Cali and wins.
 * Next goes to Chicago needs a win their.
 * Gets assassinated.

__The 1968 Election__
 * Democrats must nominate a president
 * Democrats pick Humphrey
 * Republicans pick Nixon
 * Third part pick Wallace

__Nixon__
 * Wins but turns out to be one of the worst presidents