Asked by Rebecca Hasanin on Jun 05, 2024
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The Vietnam policy devised by President Nixon and Henry Kissinger included _________________________.
A) increased bombing of North Vietnam coupled with the withdrawal of some American troops
B) an increase in both troop strength and bombing missions
C) a reduction of American troops in Vietnam and an end to the bombing of North Vietnam
D) a reduction in bombing missions coupled with an increase in ground forces
Henry Kissinger
A German-born American diplomat and political scientist who served as National Security Advisor and later Secretary of State under Presidents Nixon and Ford, known for his role in shaping U.S. foreign policy, particularly in relation to Vietnam and the Soviet Union.
Bombing of North Vietnam
Refers to the extensive aerial bombardment campaign conducted by the United States against North Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
President Nixon
Richard Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974, and is best known for his involvement in the Watergate scandal.
- Explain the strategic shifts in U.S. military and foreign policy under Nixon’s administration.
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Fábio SouzaJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Nixon and Kissinger's Vietnam policy, known as "Vietnamization," aimed to reduce American ground troops in Vietnam while increasing bombing campaigns to pressure North Vietnam, particularly through operations like the bombing of Cambodia and Laos.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the strategic shifts in U.S. military and foreign policy under Nixon’s administration.