Abstract
Lyndon Johnson shrouded the Vietnam issue in secrecy for sixteen months after becoming President. In April 1965, he gave what he said were “the views of the American government” concerning Vietnam at Johns Hopkins University. While immediate reaction to the speech was overwhelmingly favorable, a closer look at the administration's management of the Vietnam issue reveals glaring mistakes in analysis, strategy options, and programs. These errors ultimately led to the tragedy of Johnson's presidency. Dr. Shipley is an assistant professor of speech communication at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois.
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