Johnson faced criticism for his handling of the Vietnam War from "summary" of The Promise by Jonathan Alter
Many Americans had grown disillusioned with the Vietnam War by the time Lyndon Johnson was in office. As casualties mounted and the conflict seemed to drag on indefinitely, Johnson found himself facing mounting criticism for his handling of the situation. Johnson's decision to escalate U. S. involvement in Vietnam by sending more troops was met with skepticism and disapproval from many quarters. Critics argued that the war was unwinnable and that further military intervention would only lead to more suffering and loss of life. As the war dragged on, Johnson struggled to articulate a clear strategy for achieving victory in Vietnam. His administration was plagued by internal divisions and conflicting advice from military and political advisors. This lac...
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