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Pentagon files reveal JFK pushed toward Vietnam war
The Washington Post reports Kennedy faced pressure from Defense Secretary McNamara and the Joint Chiefs to commit U.S. forces in Vietnam. Documents show early plans for limited troops, MAAG expansion, and possible SEATO intervention, with Taylor and Rostow weighing options and Laos tensions influencing decisions.
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