The Turning Point 1968

Tet Offensive The year 1968 began with a daring attack by the Vietcong and the North Vietnamese army on numerous cities. The simultaneous strikes, while ending in military defeat for the communists, stunned the American public. Many people with moderate views began to turn against the war. YouTube - Tet Offensive

The Draft Under the Selective Service System, or draft, all males between the ages of 18 and 26 could be called into military service. As Americans’ doubts about the war grew, thousands of men attempted to find ways around the draft.

My Lai In March, 1968, a U.S. platoon under the command of Lt. William Calley, killed more than 200 Vietnamese-mostly women, children, and elderly men in the small village of My Lai. In March, 1968, a U.S. platoon under the command of Lt. William Calley, killed more than 200 Vietnamese-mostly women, children, and elderly men in the small village of My Lai.

Johnson Withdraws The Vietnam War and the divisiveness it caused took its toll on President Johnson. In March, 1968, Johnson announced he would not seek re-election.