HST 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Hubert Humphrey, Soweto Uprising, Mass Media
Document Summary
A sense of turmoil and concern about the state of american society. Late 1967: new effort to win public confidence about us progress in. January 30, 1968: a massive attack on us and south vietnamese strongholds. Tet offensive stopped in three weeks, but shock remains. Many are no longer convinced that we (america) can win the war. 20% rise in antiwar sentiment in one month. Major damage to morale at home and at war. Americans are shocked by images of violence in vietnam. March 1968: my lai massacre (not made public until 1969) March: leak that lbj may request 200k additional new troops. Wide criticism from congress, the press, the public. Announces a limited halt to bombing in north vietnam. Fuels the antiwar movement - public protest is making a difference. Part ii: the king of love is dead. Violent discontent in urban areas every summer after 1964. Majority of white americans believe that enough racial progress has been made.
