1967 ⟶ McNamara Resigns as Secretary of Defense
Robert McNamara announces that he will resign as U.S. Secret...
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🇺🇸 Eisenhower Becomes President; Dulles Named Secretary of State
Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes President, with John Foster Dulles as Secretary of State.⟶
United StatesPresidencyDwight D. EisenhowerJohn Foster DullesCold WarForeign PolicySecretary of State
💼 McNamara Resigns as Secretary of Defense
Robert McNamara announces that he will resign as U.S. Secretary of Defense to become President of the World Bank.⟶
US PoliticsVietnam WarPentagonSecretary of DefenseWorld BankForeign PolicyCold War
🕊️ Johnson Halts Bombings and Declares He Won't Seek Reelection
Johnson suspends bombings over North Vietnam and announces he is not running for reelection.⟶
Vietnam WarUS PoliticsBombing HaltPresidential ElectionNorth VietnamCold WarPolitical Decision
🚩 Tet Offensive Ends
Tet Offensive ends; while an American military victory, it raises questions over America's military chances in Vietnam.⟶
Vietnam WarTet OffensiveMilitary VictoryUS MilitaryTurning PointPublic OpinionCold War
🇺🇸 Richard Nixon Inaugurated as US President
Richard Nixon becomes President of the United States.⟶
Richard NixonUS PresidentCold WarpoliticsUnited StatesVietnam Warforeign policydomestic policy
🇺🇸 Jimmy Carter Inaugurated as US President
Jimmy Carter becomes President of the United States.⟶
US PoliticsPresidencyCold WarHuman RightsForeign Policy