1. Johnson, Nixon, and the Doves
Small examines of the effects of the anti-war movement with a number of examples, including the publication of mass media advertisements. ... The author argues that the media exacerbated the volatile conditions of 1967 and that Johnson's predicaments were the result of this chaotic public dialogue. Some of the president's actions, including a negotiating letter sent directly to Ho Chi Minh, were a direct result of anti-war activities that included protests by academics and elites and a flood of anti-war media reports. ... The Nixon administration struggled with the media, protests...
- Word Count: 1024
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: Undergraduate