What did President Johnson's circle of advisers conclude, following the Tet Offensive?
a. It was time to get the troops out as quickly as possible.
b. Although suffering enormous casualties, the enemy's will to win had not lessened.
c. The only way to win the war was to use nuclear weapons.
d. The North Vietnamese were on the ropes and vulnerable to a massive American push.
ANSWER: b
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