Diem

LBJ with Bundy

LBJ knew the Vietnam War was a disaster in the making. Here’s why he couldn’t walk away.

Conflict

The Vietnam War was a searing event in the history of the US. According to rarely heard audio recordings, President Lyndon Johnson expressed great misgivings about getting deeply involved in the conflict, but at every crucial juncture made the decision to do so. This series examines how and why that happened.