Trivia: In June 1964, who was selected to command the U.S. military in Vietnam?
William Westmoreland
Douglas MacArthur
David Petraeus
Robert McNamara
The correct answer is William Westmoreland
So why is this answer correct? : William Westmoreland led the buildup of American troops in Vietnam and directed U.S. military strategy there. His time at the helm didn’t last, however, as costly losses and the surprise Tet Offensive led to calls for his replacement back home. That, paired with the general antiwar sentiment growing in the U.S., led President Johnson to replace Westmoreland with General Creighton Abrams in 1968.