would not affect their behavior and "if [they] prolong the war...[their] forces will grow stronger, the enemy forces will be weakened. Protracted negotiations...would erode its adversary's will".8 This illustrates the poor planning on U.S. government's behalf since they were convinced that their military force would have a great impact on Hanoi's decisions.
             Johnson's failure to successfully apply leadership commands was evident during his term in office. This president showed no central guiding philosophy in foreign policy and there was confirmation of tiredness in organizing different elements. This was the result of little background and uncertainty in foreign affairs.9 Johnson lacked moral courage in the Vietnam conflict which illustrates his incapability to lead a country of great power. Even presidential aides were skeptical about Johnson's ability as a Vice-President. Kennedy had sent him on a special investigative mission to Saigon and the story was spread that Johnson, ...fearing he would be killed, had argued for two weeks against the journey
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