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In the Johnson administration, who had pushed for U.S. escalation but later concluded that the U.S. should seek negotiations?

Wayne Morse
John Foster Dulles
Robert McNamara
John F. Kennedy

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Robert Namara is the correct answer

Wouldn't let me put Mc thats why its just Namara

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Robert McNamara

Initially argued for "massive retaliation" toward enemies of the US. He argued for military buildup and involvement in the Vietnam War. McNamara began to question US involvement and began a study on military in Vietnam. This study is now referred to as the Pentagon Papers.
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