In the Johnson administration, who had pushed for U. S. escalation but later concluded that the U. S. should seek negotiations?

Wayne Morse

John Foster Dulles

Robert McNamara

John F. Kennedy

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In the Johnson administration, who had pushed for U. S. escalation but later concluded that the U. S. should seek negotiations?

Wayne Morse

John Foster Dulles

Robert McNamara

John F. Kennedy

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Robert McNamara

Initially argued for "massive retaliation" toward enemies of the US. He argued for military buildup and involvement in the Vietnam War. McNamara began to question US involvement and began a study on military in Vietnam. This study is now referred to as the Pentagon Papers.

In the Johnson administration, who had pushed for U. S. escalation but later concluded that the U. S. should seek negotiations?Wayne MorseJohn Foster DullesRobert McNamaraJohn F. Kennedy

In the Johnson administration, who had pushed for U. S. escalation but later concluded that the U. S. should seek negotiations?

Wayne Morse

John Foster Dulles

Robert McNamara

John F. Kennedy