The Tet Offensive in Vietnam in January 1968 led to _______________________.
A) the Communist occupation and control of Saigon for a temporary period
B) a renewed determination in the United States to support President Johnson's war policies
C) a wave of South Vietnamese support for American troops
D) the realization by Secretary of Defense Clark Clifford that further escalation of the war would not bring victory

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The Tet Offensive was a turning point in the Vietnam War as it showed that the communists were still strong despite American efforts to weaken them. This led to the realization by Secretary of Defense Clark Clifford that further escalation of the war would not bring victory and that a new approach was needed. Clifford recommended to President Johnson that the US negotiate for peace, leading to a shift in US policy towards de-escalation and withdrawal from the conflict.

The Tet Offensive in Vietnam in January 1968 Led to _______________________