January

January 1968 was marked by significant events, notably the Tet Offensive during the Vietnam War. This surprise military campaign by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces began on January 30, targeting multiple cities, including Saigon. It aimed to inspire uprisings against U.S. involvement. The offensive shocked the American public, contradicting official claims that the war was nearing a successful conclusion. Additionally, Martin Luther King Jr. announced a campaign against poverty. Overall, January 1968 was a pivotal moment in U.S. history, highlighting tensions in civil rights and international conflicts, and questioning U.S. efforts in Vietnam.