The Twentieth Century, with Mike Wallace, examines some of the darkest days in American presidential history. Using rare archival footage, interviews, and commentary, The Twentieth Century returns to the last days of Lyndon Baines Johnson's presidency and the downfall of Richard Nixon. Although the circumstances of the demise of their presidential careers differ, both their experiences are a product of the turbulent times of the 1960s and the protests over the Vietnam War. LBJ/NIXON would be useful for classes on American History, Political Science, Ethics, Civics, and American Culture. It is appropriate for middle school and high school.

• abhorrent
• agenda
• allegations
• bastion
• consecutive
• debacle
• eloquent
• incessant
• incumbent
• mandate
• personify
• quagmire
• stalwarts
• transferred
• trauma
• vindication

1. The Vietnam War was the first war in American history to be telecast into America's homes. What affect did this have on the American public and what was the role of television in the war?

2. Lyndon B. Johnson considered his program for alleviating poverty, named the "Great Society," as his greatest contribution. But how did the Vietnam War overshadow the achievements ofthe "Great Society?"

3. What was the Tet Offensive? How did the events of the Tet Offensive change the attitudes of many Americans toward the Vietnam War?

4. Why did LBJ choose not to run for the presidency in 1968?

5. How did the divisions within the Democratic party influence LBJ's decision to not seek re-election?

6. What does the term impeachment mean? How does the power of Congressional impeachment guarantee the integrity of the president?

7. What was Watergate all about? Why is it considered one of lowest moments in American history?

8. The U. S. system of government is based on the separation of powers. How did this concept of checks and balances succeed in the Watergate scandal?

9. How did Richard Nixon's participation in the Watergate scandal shake the faith of Americans in their political system?

10. How did Watergate threaten the very foundation of the republic?

1. Create a poster protesting or supporting the involvement of the U. S. in the Vietnam War. How can you use a medium such as a poster or picket sign to convey your political opinions?

2. Create a timeline that illustrates the events in American history from the assassination of John Kennedy to the resignation of Richard Nixon.

3. Moderate a class debate on the topic of Nixon and Watergate. Should Richard Nixon have faced criminal charges for his actions?

4. Interview your parents about the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal. What are their recollections of the events? How did they feel about these events? Do they feel the same way today as they did then?