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Nixon's main campaign stance regarding Vietnam in 1968 focused on the concept of "peace with honor," which emphasized the need to withdraw American troops from Vietnam while maintaining a sense of dignity and respect for the United States' role in the conflict. This stance aimed to assure the American public that the withdrawal would not be a hasty retreat but rather a carefully planned exit that would safeguard U.S. interests and support the South Vietnamese government.

His promise to withdraw from Vietnam was a strategic component of his campaign, appealing to a war-weary electorate that was eager for a resolution to the conflict. Nixon's approach suggested he would engage in negotiations to bring about a more structured end to U.S. involvement, while still portraying a strong commitment to American values and foreign policy goals. This contrasted with other options which either implied escalation, immediate cessation of hostilities, or alternative military strategies that did not align with the core message of honorable withdrawal that Nixon presented to voters.