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Escalation and Erosion: The Secret Bombing of Cambodia

This chapter explores the Nixon administration's secretive military actions during the Vietnam War, particularly the bombing of Cambodia, and examines the resulting surge in anti-war protests. It highlights the escalating public disillusionment with the government and the implications for the upcoming 1972 presidential election amid stalled peace negotiations.

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