A Presidential Decision

Students working together to advise the President on whether or not to escalate the bombing in Vietnam in 1965In "A Presidential Decision," participants will assume one of ten roles in the Johnson administration--either President Johnson or a member of the President's National Security Council and other invited specialists. The task is to become familiar with pertinent documents and advise the President on whether or not to escalate the bombing in Vietnam during the summer of 1965.

Before arriving, teachers or leaders  will receive preparation materials to give participants background knowledge on the roles, primary sources, and the Vietnam War.

Who: Maximum of 40 high school students; adults; senior groups; team-building groups
Where: The LBJ Library classrooms
Cost: There is currently no cost
When: Contact us to schedule your three-hour session

Contact an Education Specialist.