Interlude

Thinking of RFK’s comment that tragedy is a tool to gain wisdom:•Please spend a few minutes reviewing your notes of America’s deepening commitment to Vietnam•Are there any themes you have picked up on, any principles that might have helped us avoid the pitfalls of the Vietnam War•Are there mistakes you see as being critical? Can you apply the lessons of those mistakes to other situations?

Johnson’s Choice: Moment of Descission 1965

BackgroundTonkin Gulf Resloution

Summer of 65: Moment of DecissionJohnson’s Choice: Class Presentations

GroupsOption 1 Madeline Alex Andrew Alex P.

Option 2 Anna Hannah Lisa Armin

Option 3 Allen Gave Mathew Katrina

Option 4 Nick D. Nick Scott Zach

L Lorenzo Jaymee Abby Julia

B Madeleine Kiel Art Wendy

J Rae Keegan Aiden Harrison

I AmyBea Sierra Leo

Option 1 Alex B. Adam Isaac Will

Option 2 Nash Madeline Nathan Dillon

Option 3 Annelies

Jake Elliot Simon

Option 4 Alfie Patrick N Gaelen Shane

L Bridget Andrew P Sean Zach

B Andy Thomas Elise Christina

J Wils Lia Drew Jack

I Andrew W

Lydia

Background: America’s Deepening Commitment

With your group: 1.Read: America’s Deepening Commitment 1954-1964 together2.Discuss as a group the questions on the “Advanced Study Guide II”3.Answer questions individually in your notebook as an assignment with the above title4.Read “The Tonkin Gulf Resolution” handout together and discuss the “Questions for Class Discussion” record your groups consensus answer and your rationals5.Read: “Summer of 1965: the Moment of Descission” and answer the “Discussion Questions” in your group and in your notebook

Preparing for Johnson’s Summer of 65 Vietnam Policy Review

1. Have group members claim a role: reader (reads option brief out loud to group), recorder (writes statement that is submitted for credit), presenter (presents proposal to President Johnson), Graphic Artist (makes a 8.5x11” plaque with title and graphic)

2. Option Groups listen to the reader as you work through your option breif.

1. Create a 3-5 presentation that advocates your option2. Be sure that your presentation evaluates historical background, our national

interest, and political considerations.3. The recorder’s script & the presenters response to questions from President

Johnson will determine your grade.3. LBJ’s- read over proposals in brief, decide which option you lean toward,

which proposals are you skeptical about?1. Draft questions for each policy team. You may refer to the more detailed

info packets if you need too.2. Questions for the policy option teams teams will be turned in for your credit