11. Johnson’s Withdrawal from the Race
The Tet Offensive significantly eroded public support for President Lyndon B. Johnson’s handling of the Vietnam War. In response to mounting anti-war sentiment and declining approval ratings, Johnson announced on March 31, 1968, that he would not seek re-election. This decision mirrored historical instances where leaders faced political repercussions following military setbacks, such as President Harry S. Truman’s decision not to run in 1952 after the Korean War stalemate (history.com).
