Historical Events tagged with "optimism"

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Politics & Government

Lyndon B. Johnson's Optimistic Vietnam Address

November 17th, 1967 57 years ago

U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson addressed the nation, sharing optimistic reports regarding the Vietnam War. He emphasized that American forces were causing greater losses to enemy troops than they were suffering, stating, 'We are inflicting greater losses than we're taking.' This speech reflected his commitment to the war effort despite ongoing challenges, aiming to boost public morale and support for the military campaign.

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Politics & Government

Lyndon Johnson and The Wise Men Discuss Vietnam

November 2nd, 1967 57 years ago

U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson met with a group of influential advisors known as 'The Wise Men' to discuss the ongoing Vietnam War. During this meeting, they concluded that the American public would benefit from more optimistic reports regarding the progress of military operations in Vietnam. This decision was influenced by growing public dissent and media coverage that painted a more negative picture of the war's outcomes.

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