Why did President Johnson decide not to run for reelection in 1968?

Public opposition to the Vietnam War had made him unpopular.

Public support for the Vietnam War had made him unpopular.

He had already served two terms as US president.

His speech at the Democratic National Convention had prompted violence.

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Vance Raymond

29 September, 10:09

Why did President Johnson decide not to run for reelection in 1968?

Public opposition to the Vietnam War had made him unpopular.

Public support for the Vietnam War had made him unpopular.

He had already served two terms as US president.

His speech at the Democratic National Convention had prompted violence.

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Alvin · Answer 1

The correct answer here is the first option.

President Johnson was a staunch supporter of the Vietnam War but as the time for the elections in 1968 came the public was already questioning the US involvement in the Vietnam War and was hugely opposed to it. President Johnson realized his views made him unpopular and he knew he couldn't gather enough support and thus did not run for president again.