On This Day: Vietnam War: Acting on optimistic reports that he had been given on November 13,... (1967)

On November 17, 1967: Vietnam War: Acting on optimistic reports that he had been given on November 13, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson tells the nation that, while much remained to be done, "We are inflicting greater losses than we're taking...We are making progress."

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.