Historical Person

William C. Westmoreland

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📍 Vietnam

William C. Westmoreland

Gender: Male

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William Westmoreland takes command of U.S. forces in Vietnam

📅 25 April 1964

President Lyndon Johnson appointed General William Westmoreland to command the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam. The appointment came amid escalating U.S. involvement and helped place the conflict...