Kennedy and Vietnam, 1961–63

Kennedy and Vietnam, 1961–63

This course explores President John F. Kennedy's involvement in Vietnam from 1961 to 1963, detailing his strategies and the challenges faced. It covers the expansion of US military advisory roles, the controversial Strategic Hamlet Program, and the escalating crisis surrounding Ngo Dinh Diem's leadership. Learners will gain insight into the complex factors that shaped early US engagement in the Vietnam War.