Iowa Leaders Stunned by Johnson Noncandidacy
DES MOINES AP Johnson announces he will not seek reelection and Iowa leaders react with shock and praise. They foresee effects on the presidential race, anticipate Hubert Humphrey a stronger campaign force, and expect McCarthy Kennedy factions to realign. Some hint Johnson could still be drafted if Vietnam halt yields peace.
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Iowa
Vietnam
Hubert _Humphrey
Minnesota
Eugene McCarthy
New York
Robert Kennedy
U.S
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McCarthy
Johnson Sees November as Turning Point for 1968 Decision
President Johnson revealed that a November moment shaped his choice to decline another full term. He cited Gen Westmoreland’s Vietnam visit as coinciding with his turning point, a realization discussed privately with key aides, including Humphrey and Rusk, before his Jan State of the Union address.
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Humphrey
Mexico City
U.S
Vietnam
William C. Westmoreland
White House
Bombing Cutback Clashes With Key Military Men
Washington AP President Johnson halts most bombing and naval shelling of North Vietnam in response to military leaders. Only strikes allowed north of the DMZ and in a sector threatening allied positions and troop movements. Officials say bombing will compress south of the DMZ near Dong Ho and Mu Gia pass as weather improves for renewed air war.
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Johnson
North Vietnam
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Hanoi
Haiphong
Dong Hot
Dmz
Mu Gia
North
Familiar Goal For Harriman Finding Peace
President Johnson announced Harriman and Soviet envoy Llewellyn Thompson would be ready to negotiate for peace in Vietnam. Harriman, 76, brings decades of diplomatic service to a Geneva talks effort or any suitable venue once Hanoi agrees to a conference.
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North Vietnam
Johnson
U.S
Llewellyn Thompson
Geneva
Hanoi
Tive
Johnson Declares He Will Not Seek Another Term
President Johnson announced on national television and in White House discussions that he shall not seek or accept the nomination of his party for another term. He tied the decision to Vietnam policy and urged unity while outlining steps to de escalate and re balance war efforts and defense funding.
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America
Nation
Vietnam
North Vietnam
National Unity
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