1. Announcements Monday: Vietnam interview DUE
Wednesday: DBQ in class on Vietnam War
Friday, May 13th: Unit Test

2. 1968: A Tumultuous Year

3. I. The Tet Offensive
Vietcong launched a massive attack on US airbases, towns and cities in S. Vietnam
Although the Vietcong lost more soldiers compared to US, the Tet offensive changed public opinion about the war.

4. II. King’s Assassination
MLK was shot by a sniper while visiting Memphis to support a strike
Riots broke out in over 100 cities

5. III. Troubles with the Democrats
Johnson choose not to run for president again
Many believed Bobby Kennedy would win the nomination, but he was assassinated.
The Democrats nominated VP. Humphrey
Anti-war protestors showed displeasure with Humphrey at the nominating convention
They were gassed and beaten by police.

6. IV. Important Events US athletes take a stand at the summer Olympics
Apollo 8: first manned spacecraft to orbit the moon
Nixon wins the 1968 general election