The Vietnam War 1954-1975
History

Public skepticism about Lyndon B Johnson’s statements and policies on the Vietnam War
Credibility gap
Public skepticism about Lyndon B Johnsons statements and policies on the Vietnam War. Credibility gap. The credibility gap refers to the difference between what the government says and what the public believes, often leading to distrust.

If one country in a region came under the influence of communism, the surrounding countries would follow
Domino theory
If one country in a region came under the influence of communism, the surrounding countries would follow. Domino theory. Domino theory is the idea that if one country falls to communism, nearby nations will also succumb, like a row of falling dominoes.

A defense strategy to give options other than massive retaliation
Flexible response
A defense strategy to give options other than massive retaliation. Flexible response. It was a Cold War military strategy that allowed for a variety of responses to threats, instead of relying solely on nuclear retaliation.

A student protest which took place at Berkeley over free speech and academic freedom
Free Speech Movement
A student protest which took place at Berkeley over free speech and academic freedom. Free Speech Movement. The Free Speech Movement was a 1964 student-led protest at UC Berkeley advocating for the right to political speech and academic freedom on campus.

Dismantled French Indochina creating North Vietnam, South Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos
Geneva Accords
Dismantled French Indochina creating North Vietnam, South Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Geneva Accords. The Geneva Accords were agreements in 1954 that ended the First Indochina War and divided Vietnam into North and South.

Served as Secretary of State and National Security Advisor under Nixon and Ford
Henry Kissinger
Served as Secretary of State and National Security Advisor under Nixon and Ford. Henry Kissinger. He is a significant figure in U.S. foreign policy known for shaping diplomatic strategies during the Cold War.

A logistical system that ran from North Vietnam to South Vietnam during the War
Ho Chi Minh Trail
A logistical system that ran from North Vietnam to South Vietnam during the War. Ho Chi Minh Trail. The Ho Chi Minh Trail was a network of routes used by North Vietnam to transport troops and supplies to support the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War.

A National Guard unit fired at students during an anti-war protest - 1970
Kent State University
A National Guard unit fired at students during an anti-war protest - 1970. Kent State University. Kent State University is a public research university in Ohio, known for the tragic 1970 incident where four students were killed during a protest against the Vietnam War.

A broad political movement on civil and political rights, feminism and drug policy
New Left
A broad political movement on civil and political rights, feminism and drug policy. New Left. The New Left was a political movement in the 1960s and 1970s that focused on social issues like civil rights, feminism, and opposition to the Vietnam War.

A report of the US political and military involvement in Vietnam from 1945 to 1967
Pentagon Papers
A report of the US political and military involvement in Vietnam from 1945 to 1967. Pentagon Papers. The Pentagon Papers revealed the U.S. government's secret decision-making and policy actions regarding the Vietnam War.

A large group of people in a country who do not express their opinions publicly
Silent majority
A large group of people in a country who do not express their opinions publicly. Silent majority. In history, the silent majority refers to individuals who do not publicly voice their views but can influence significant political change through their collective voting power.

A student activist organization that disdained permanent leaders and hierarchical relationships
Students for a Democratic Society
A student activist organization that disdained permanent leaders and hierarchical relationships. Students for a Democratic Society. It was a key organization in the 1960s U.S. civil rights and anti-Vietnam War movements, advocating for social change and participatory democracy.

One of the largest military campaigns of the Vietnam War, launched by forces of the Viet Cong
Tet Offensive
One of the largest military campaigns of the Vietnam War, launched by forces of the Viet Cong. The Tet Offensive was a surprise series of attacks during the Vietnam War that drastically shifted public perception of the conflict.

Gave authorization for the use of military force in South Vietnam
Tonkin Gulf Resolution
Gave authorization for the use of military force in South Vietnam. Tonkin Gulf Resolution. The Tonkin Gulf Resolution was a 1964 Congressional decision that allowed the U.S. president to use military power in Vietnam without a formal declaration of war.

Checked the president's power to commit to war without the consent of Congress
War Powers Act
Checked the president's power to commit to war without the consent of Congress. War Powers Act. The War Powers Act is a U.S. law that limits the president's ability to deploy military forces without Congressional approval.