Johnson silent on Middle East crisis signals strategic shift
AP analyst James Marlow notes President Johnson maintains tight lips on the Middle East, aiming to avoid prodding Nasser or provoking Israel. The strategy mirrors a broader shift since 1966, with restrained public remarks and no bold Vietnam war threats, potentially signaling tougher posture to adversaries.
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