As a historian with a focus on 20th-century conflicts, I often delve into the complexities of historical events, such as the Vietnam War. It's a topic that has been studied extensively, with various perspectives attributing responsibility to different parties. The conventional view tends to place much of the blame on President Lyndon B. Johnson due to his escalation of U.S. involvement through operations like the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. However, some revisionist historians argue for a different perspective, suggesting that President Dwight D. Eisenhower should bear significant responsibility for the conflict. **read more >>

Conventional wisdom pins responsibility for the Vietnam War primarily on Lyndon B. Johnson. This essay presents a revisionist argument, attempting to shift primary responsibility for the war on President Dwight D. Eisenhower.read more >>