Question

Which of the following quotes does NOT appear in Lyndon B. Johnson’s 1965 speech about Viet Nam? a. "Unable to defeat our enemy or break his will – at least without a huge, long and ever more costly effort – we must actively seek a peaceful settlement." b. "Over many years, we have made a national pledge to help South Viet-Nam defend its independence. And I intend to keep that promise." c. "We will not be defeated. We will not grow tired. We will not withdraw, either openly or under the cloak of a meaningless agreement." d. "To leave Viet-Nam to its fate would shake the confidence of all people in the value of an American commitment and in the value of America’s word."

Answer 1

Answer:

a. "Unable to defeat our enemy or break his will – at least without a huge, long and ever more costly effort – we must actively seek a peaceful settlement."

Explanation:

Lyndon B. Johnson’s 1965 speech about Vietnam comprises of options b, c and d.