Which U.S. President was responsible for the initial 'escalation' of the war, increasing troop levels from 16,000 to over 500,000?
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Correct answer: Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson significantly expanded the U.S. commitment following the Gulf of Tonkin incident. His administration oversaw the transition from an advisory role to full-scale combat operations.
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