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Please drag and drop the correct phrase to complete the passage. (U11.1) TEKS - 8(D&F) (2 points)

By 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson found his popularity plummeting. The nation was engaged in a controversial and increasingly unpopular military

Johnson knew he was unlikely to win the next presidential

action in !

election. He believed it was time for fresh leadership.

#: Vietnam.

# The Republicans nominated Richard Nixon.

# He promised to represent the "silent majority" of Americans.

#: So, in March 1968, he announced he would not seek reelection as president.

:: Korea.

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By 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson found his popularity plummeting. The nation was engaged in a controversial and increasingly unpopular military action in Vietnam. Johnson knew he was unlikely to win the next presidential election. He believed it was time for fresh leadership. So, in March 1968, he announced he would not seek reelection as president. The Republicans nominated Richard Nixon. He promised to represent the "silent majority" of Americans.