Hubert Humphrey advised new members, If you feel an urge to stand up and make a speech attacking Vietnamese policy, don't make it.
Barbara W. Tuchman's "The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam" explores instances in history where leaders have followed misguided policies despite evidence suggesting otherwise. One notable example involves Hubert Humphrey's advice to new members, warning them against making impassioned speeches critical of U.S. policy in Vietnam. This highlights the political pressures and complexities surrounding the conflict, along with the struggles politicians faced in voicing dissent in a charged atmosphere.
Humphrey's...