Peace & Justice History 8/25

August 25, 1969
Company A of the 3rd Battalion, the 196th Light Brigade, refused to advance further into the Songchang Valley of Vietnam after five days of heavy casualties; their number had been reduced from 150 to 60.
This was one of hundreds of mutinies among troops during the war.
“He [President Nixon] is also carrying on the battle in the belief, or pretense, that the South Vietnamese will really be able to defend their country and our democratic objectives [sic] when we withdraw, and even his own generals don’t believe the South Vietnamese will do it.” –James Reston in the New York Times
GI resistance in the Vietnam War: https://libcom.org/article/gi-resistance-vietnam-war

(Note from A: Sometimes, people recall things that don’t make it into these newsletters. I referred someone one time to the page, where you can contact the owner/writers, and let them know. They appreciate that, and you’ll see the item next time! Just in case.)

https://www.peacebuttons.info/E-News/peacehistoryaugust.htm#august251969

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Published by ali redford

I love dogs and people. I want living creatures to thrive. I love to cook, and share the food, but ya gotta get in line in front of the dog.

2 thoughts on “Peace & Justice History 8/25”

  1. Hi. Ali I love history. Sadly most of our history is distorted by the people with agendas writing it. The old saying is the winner writes the history. However there is truth to be gained in just knowing what happened during a time that was important. Think about what a people will call / say about the tRump presidency and his years after as he ran to again gain the fame and power he once had. Hugs. Scottie

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