Kennedy's Vietnam Policy Analysis

The video explores the transition of leadership in the Vietnam War from Kennedy to Johnson, focusing on the debate over continuity in their policies. Kennedy significantly increased military advisors in Vietnam, supporting the domino theory, yet faced a political dilemma due to his rhetoric. Scholars speculate on what Kennedy might have done if he had remained in power post-1964. The video concludes with a discussion on Kennedy's aspirational yet conditional plan to withdraw American advisors, highlighting his discomfort with the military presence and the need for a strategic approach to maintain political standing.

What was one of the main debates among scholars regarding the transition from Kennedy to Johnson?

• The continuity of Vietnam policies

• The economic policies of both presidents

• The domestic social reforms

• The space exploration programs

How did Kennedy's involvement in Vietnam change during his presidency?

• He maintained the same level of involvement

• He withdrew all military advisors

• He increased the number of military advisors

• He reduced the number of military advisors

What theory did Kennedy support that justified American involvement in Vietnam?

• The Chaos Theory

• The Theory of Relativity

• The Big Bang Theory

• The Domino Theory

What was a significant concern for Kennedy regarding his Vietnam policy during the 1964 campaign season?

• The technological advancements in warfare

• The environmental impact of the war

• The economic cost of the war

• The potential revival of Joseph McCarthy's influence

What is described as the 'great unknown' regarding Kennedy's potential actions in Vietnam?

• His plans for economic reform

• His strategy for space exploration

• His approach to civil rights

• His actions if he had won in 1965

What was Kennedy's aspiration regarding American military presence in Vietnam?

• To increase military presence

• To reduce military presence

• To completely withdraw

• To maintain the current level

How did Kennedy feel about the American military presence in Vietnam?

• He was deeply uncomfortable

• He was indifferent

• He was enthusiastic about it

• He was comfortable with it

What was a key factor in Kennedy's decision-making regarding Vietnam?

• Ideological dimensions

• Economic benefits

• Environmental concerns

• Technological advancements

What was the nature of Kennedy's commitment to reducing American involvement in Vietnam?

• Non-existent

• Immediate

• Conditional

• Unconditional

What was necessary for Kennedy to reduce American involvement in Vietnam while maintaining political standing?

• A military victory

• A complete withdrawal

• A specific circumstance

• An economic agreement