JOHNSON’S WAR In the 1950’s, the People’s Republic of China was becoming a growing concern for the United States. China’s expansion of power and influence was potentially leading to the spread of communism in the world, especially in Asia. The United States wanted to keep their position in Asia, so they decided to take a lead role in the containment of China. The United States new containment policy focused on South Vietnam. …showed first 75 words of 1212 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1212 total…of public opinion · Consequences of Johnson’s decision o Criticized by many countries o Criticized by many prominent Americans o Public protested his actions o 44% approved of his actions · Conclusion o Johnson had to enter the war o Johnson needed to show that aggression and communism would not be tolerated o Vietnam War crippled the plans of President Johnson, a man who quite possibly could have been one of the finest presidents of our nation