Which 1968 event is considered the psychological turning point of the war, leading to a 'credibility gap' in the United States?
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Correct answer: The Tet Offensive
The Tet Offensive showed that the North Vietnamese were capable of launching massive, coordinated attacks, contradicting government claims that the enemy was near defeat. This caused many Americans to doubt the truthfulness of official reports.
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