Wallace Urges Crushing Win Before Vietnam War Withdrawal
George C. Wallace on NBC Meet the Press warned a longer war and higher casualties if U S forces withdraw from South Vietnam without a clear victory. He argued Vietnamization won t end fighting and warned of continued hostilities if enemy is not crushed before withdrawal.
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Kin of LBJ faults McNamara on Vietnam role
Sam Houston Johnson says Lyndon Johnson could have ended the Vietnam War by 1966 if he had replaced Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara with Clark Clifford in 1965. He argues McNamara gave mixed signals, undermining the president’s course. Johnson claims the switch would have made the 1968 race unbeatable for Lyndon.
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Thai Troops in Viet Nam Cost U.S. About 1 Billion
Congressional sources say the United States spent about one billion dollars to deploy a Thai division to Vietnam. The five year package from 1965 66 included equipment logistic support payment for the Thai unit military aid to Thailand and an arms shopping list. It cited Hawk missiles and F 5 aircraft as part of the agreement with Thailand. Robert McNamara opposed the deal arguing it was neither necessary nor economical.
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World Bank presidency sparks debate over Vietnam policy
The report cites disagreements between McNamara and Dean Rusk over the cost and rationale of a regional Vietnam alliance. It notes Thai, South Korean, Filipino, Australian, and New Zealand troops aiding Vietnam, while U.S. forces numbered 550,000. A Senate subcommittee probes Asia commitments and public access to hearings.
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