This thesis deals with the US bombings on North Vietnam in 1972. It answers the question After the Linebacker I campaign in May through October 1972, how did the anti- Vietnam War movement...Show moreThis thesis deals with the US bombings on North Vietnam in 1972. It answers the question After the Linebacker I campaign in May through October 1972, how did the anti- Vietnam War movement influence Nixon’s policy and communication towards the American people, regarding the Linebacker II Operation in December 1972? To answer the question, the thesis was divided into three parts. Firstly, the state of the field was established in the literature review before giving an historical background on the Nixon Presidency, and more particularly, on the role this presidency played in the Vietnam War. The third chapter researches, using primary sources, whether or not the anti-war movement has changed Nixon’s decision to bomb North Vietnam again. The first Linebacker Operation had more support than the second campaign, but still received a lot of protests from the American people. The second Linebacker received a lot of protests, not only within the US itself, but also from other countries. Even though there were protests, they had little influence on Nixon’s decisions on his policy towards Vietnam.Show less
