Critics of Nixon Viet Policy Warned They Endanger Peace
Senate Republican Leader Everett Dirksen told colleagues that criticism of President Nixon’s Vietnam policy could delay peace. He backed Nixon’s aim for a decent, honorable settlement and urged patience beyond Humphrey’s call for a 100 day review before offering alternatives.
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Californians Lead Doves Press Nixon Vietnam Peace Plan
A Californias led House dove bloc urged President Nixon to unveil the Vietnam peace plan during his campaign. Democrats Edwards Brown Burton Cohlan denounced escalation and pressed for disengagement, accusing military leaders of misrepresenting peace moves and urging a quicker settlement.
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Shoup Criticizes U S Role On Vietnam War Start
Gen David M Shoup former Marine commandant and Joint Chiefs member argues in Atlantic Monthly that an aggressive military pushed Johnson toward the Vietnam conflict in 1964 and broke long standing opposition to involvement Shoup contends the services raced to build combat strength in Vietnam and pursued aims such as testing plans equipment and counterinsurgency tactics while accusing the bombing campaign of waste and deception
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