President Johnson Escalates the Vietnam War 1964 to 1968

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President Johnson escalated the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1968.

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After the death of Diem, the U.S. became more involved in South Vietnam's defense.

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Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

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Congress gave President Johnson powers to stop North Vietnamese aggression.

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1965 U.S. combat troops in Vietnam

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President Johnson sent the first American combat troops to Vietnam.

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Number of American soldiers in Vietnam by 1965

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184,000 American soldiers were active in Vietnam by the end of 1965.

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Role of helicopters in Vietnam

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Transported supplies, moved units, and picked up wounded soldiers.

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Challenges faced by American soldiers

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Hot climate, jungles, and guerrilla tactics by the Vietcong.

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Vietcong tactics

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Guerrilla warfare, familiar with terrain, seldom in the open.

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American search and destroy missions and Vietcong terrorism drove many Vietnamese from the countryside to the cities.

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Saigon and other cities became clogged with refugees due to these missions.

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Tet Offensive date.

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The Tet Offensive was launched on January 30th, during the Vietnamese New Year.

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Result of American and North Vietnamese leaders' actions.

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The war dragged on as neither side would pull out.