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Protest Music and the Vietnamization of the war Objective:Objective: –Reflect on Protest music and collect evidence that explains reasons why the US lost in Vietnam –Describe Nixon’s plan for Vietnamization of the war and predict if this method will be effective Agenda: –Finish song analysis and record in evidence log –Notes on ending of the war –Record in evidence log

Vietnam War Protest Songs (225) SONGSummaryMessage What’s Going on (Marvin Gaye) Ohio (Crosby Stills, Nash & Young) Song about the 4 killed in Kent State protest Nixon and soldiers coming after protesters War should have been done a long time ago. The country is turning against us who protest- dying at home Fortunate Son ( Creedence Clearwater Revival) Imagine (John Lennon) Masters of War (Bob Dylan) For What it’s Worth (Buffalo Springfield)

Evidence Log (Entry for Monday, May 16) In your log, use what you learned today to answer the essential question: What factors contributed most to the American defeat in Vietnam? – What caused Americans to be so upset about the war? – How could public opinion hurt the war effort? – List details about what you learned

Who is this? What is happening in this picture?

1968, 60% of Americans disapprove of LBJ’s handling of Vietnam LBJ announces he will not seek another term as president.

after US military claimed we would soon win, the NVA launched the Tet Offensive on Jan 30 th, 1968.after US military claimed we would soon win, the NVA launched the Tet Offensive on Jan 30 th, Proves “credibility gap”Proves “credibility gap” –Gov’s story of war is not believable Tet Offensive convinced LBJ to stop escalation and not run for reelection.Tet Offensive convinced LBJ to stop escalation and not run for reelection.

In 1968, Richard Nixon won the election In 1968, Richard Nixon won the election vowed to bring an honorable end to the war.vowed to bring an honorable end to the war. Peace Talks in progressPeace Talks in progress Nixon’s VietnamizationNixon’s Vietnamization –gradual withdrawal of US troops. –Air strikes on N. VN “madman theory” –Aid S. Vietnam to take over

Analyze Nixon’s Vietnamization Speech FIRST… On your own, read excerpts from the speech and “translate” the speech into your own words.On your own, read excerpts from the speech and “translate” the speech into your own words. THEN… When you are done, write in your EVIDENCE LOG in the box labeled Thurs, May 19When you are done, write in your EVIDENCE LOG in the box labeled Thurs, May 19 –Do you think Vietnamization is a good plan? Why/Why not? –What did you learn today that may have contributed to why the US lost in Vietnam?

Vietnamization Speech “Translation” Excerpt 1Excerpt 1 –President Johnson began the war by sending US forces to Vietnam. What’s the best way to end the war?