What were the Reasons for the Escalation of the US War effort in Vietnam in 1965?

The Vietnam War is seen as one of the most brutal wars in which US was involved in, and responsible for mass anti-war movements. This study investigates factors escalation war effort Vietnam. A prominent explanation increase involvement change presidency to Lyndon Johnson. However, previous research generally fail consider impact North South Vietnamese - a potentially significant factor America’s decision involvement. uses historical documents provided by Foreign Relations United States determine that changing situation had on policymakers US. Additionally, these primary sources will be used interpret how other were causing These include Johnson, Gulf Tonkin incident, importance preserving credibility In addition sources, this incorporate use secondary such scholarly articles books support analysis. investigation found it combination Vietnam, determination protect its wider context Cold increased Although Johnson an impact, largely limited.