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Why was Morgenthau dismissed as a consultant from U.S. Department of State during the Johnson administration?

  • For his critique of U.S. policy in Vietnam

  • For his pro-Soviet stance

  • For his opposition to the Civil Rights Movement

  • For his controversial views on international relations

Answer

Morgenthau's dismissal stemmed from his outspoken criticism of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. As a renowned scholar and former government advisor, his dissenting views challenged the prevailing consensus within the Johnson administration, leading to his removal from his consulting role at the State Department.
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