In 1965, __% of the American people supported President Johnson's actions in Vietnam.

Question

A. 61%

B. 24%

C. 3%

D. Nobody supported him

Answer 1

The Gallup Poll for August 1965 showed that 60% of respondents did not see the Vietnam War as a mistake. This figure declined to 31% by January of 1971. A summary of polls regarding approval for the Vietnam War can be found at: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cbs-news-poll-u-s-involvement-in-vietnam/