Vietnamization, 1969
Anti-war demonstrations became very popular in the U.S.
President Nixon was elected in 1968 on a peace platform (Tricky Dicky)
Nixon wanted to find a way out honourably
Developed Vietnamization with help of Henry Kissinger and Henry Cabot-Lodge
The plan had a two track formula
1.) Make the south well trained enough militarily that they could withstand the north on their own
2.) Strengthen the south’s government to attract a broader base
President Nixon was elected in 1968 on a peace platform (Tricky Dicky)
Nixon wanted to find a way out honourably
Developed Vietnamization with help of Henry Kissinger and Henry Cabot-Lodge
The plan had a two track formula
1.) Make the south well trained enough militarily that they could withstand the north on their own
2.) Strengthen the south’s government to attract a broader base