Back in January 1968, the presidential candidates lined up for the primaries and upcoming election. Everyone was talking about the Vietnam War and then we heard about something called The Tet Offensive.
Within days, The Viet Cong attacked South Vietnamese forces and US military installations. In fact, the effort was a huge Viet Cong defeat. The US forces fought back and defeated the incoming forces.
On the ground, US troops won but the media coverage was totally negative and useless. On the political front, the biggest loser was President Johnson who chose not to run for reelection in 1968.
On the ground, US troops won but the media coverage was totally negative and useless. On the political front, the biggest loser was President Johnson who chose not to run for reelection in 1968.