Guardian at the Gate: Lyndon B. Johnson's Closing Remarks. United States Information Agency. 1965. Vietnam Era
Critical Thinking Questions:
 
 
  1. After watching and listening to President Johnson's explanations about "why we're in Vietnam," what is your reaction?




  2. Do you find President Johnson's arguments for the involvement of American military and government in Vietnam convincing?




  3. Later on, many Americans protested and withdrew their support of American involvement in Vietnam. In light of this video and your understanding of the Vietnam War, do you think many Americans were supportive of their country's involvement in this conflict at its onset?




  4. As American support back home faltered throughout the Vietnam War, President Johnson continued to commit resources to a seemingly losing battle in Southeast Asia. Why do you suppose he continued on with his commitment, while there was unrest and considerable discomfort among the American public and even within his own administration?




  5. What do you think the Kennedy and Johnson administrations sought to gain from their involvement in Vietnam?




  6. What were the political motives behind the U.S.'s involvement at the early stages?
 
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