ions in the press about a "credibility gap", similar to that encountered earlier in the war by Lyndon B. Johnson.[84] In a televised speech on April 30, 1970, Nixon announced the incursion of U.S. troops into Cambodia to disrupt so-called North Vietnamese sanctuaries. This led to protest and student strikes that temporarily closed 536 universities, colleges, and high schools.[85]
Nixon formed the Gates Commission to look into ending the military service draft,[86] implemented under President Johnson. The Gates Commission issued its report in February 1970, describing how adequate military strength could be maintained without conscription.[87] The draft was extended to June 19
cription.[87] The draft was extended t
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