Refers to the presidential administrations that came before President Nixon's term. In the context of Vietnamization, it refers to the administrations of Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson who were involved in the Vietnam War.
Related terms
Domino Theory: The belief that if one country falls under communist control, neighboring countries will also fall like dominos.
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution: A joint resolution passed by Congress in 1964 that authorized military action in Southeast Asia without a formal declaration of war.
Anti-war movement: A social and political movement opposing U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. It was characterized by protests, demonstrations, and draft resistance.