1. 1954-1975

5.  “I am not going to lose Vietnam.” c. November 23, 1963  “We are not about to send American boys nine or ten thousand miles away from home to do what Asian boys ought to be doing for themselves.” 1964 Campaign for President

21.  Congress must be notified of any military action taken by a President within 48 hours of deployment of troops  Troops can not remain in action after sixty days without Congressional approval or declaration of war by Congress  Most Presidents consider this unconstitutional and law has not been enforced by Congress in every situation

24.  Awarded Medal of Honor for saving fellow soldiers in The Vietnam War  Received medal from President Reagan in 1981

25.  Silent Majority— term used to describe the majority of American public who supported the war and the policies of Nixon  Credibility Gap— term used by politicians and the press who wanted straight answers from President Johnson about the war but knew the administration was not being completely truthful