Summit Conference on Vietnam

President Johnson arrives in Honolulu for a summit with South Vietnamese leaders, marking his first trip outside continental America since taking office. The summit aims to reinforce U.S. commitment against Communist control in South Vietnam. A human interest story features Catherine Westmoreland, who thanks the President for bringing her to Hawaii. The summit will focus on war efforts and social-economic rehabilitation in Vietnam. Johnson defends the U.S. position, emphasizing the importance of not retreating.

What was the primary purpose of President Johnson's visit to Honolulu?

• To announce a new trade agreement

• To meet with South Vietnamese leaders

• To visit a military base

• To attend a cultural festival

Who was Catherine Westmoreland in relation to the summit?

• A journalist covering the event

• A local Hawaiian resident

• The daughter of a U.S. commander

• A South Vietnamese diplomat

What was one of the key topics on the summit's agenda besides the war?

• Environmental conservation

• Social and economic rehabilitation

• Space exploration

• Cultural exchange programs

How did President Johnson describe those who advised retreat from Vietnam?

• Pragmatists

• Visionaries

• Blind to past experience

• Supporters of peace

What new aspect did the summit meeting aim to add to the U.S. role in Vietnam?

• A new military strategy

• A diplomatic alliance

• A new dimension

• A trade agreement