... lost their sense of reason. The soldiers minimized the how many civlian casualties, only to a couple dozen, they would have gotten away with it, if it wasn't for former GI Ron Ridenhour. Ridenhour wrote a letter, after hearing what had happened from the other soldiers. "I asked 'Butch' several times if all the people were killed. He said that he thought they were ... the charge was brought Friday against 2nd Lt. William L. Calley Jr., 26, of Miami Florida, a two year veteran who was to have been dishcharged from the service Saturday." (Crime Library) Ron Haeberle, the Army photographer ...

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... of his parents, especially his kind-hearted, quiet mother. The Nixons moved near Hannah's Quaker family in Whittier, California, where they started a small store and gas station (NotableBiographies.com). Although the lemon ranch failed, the Nixons persevered to provide for themselves with the shop and gas station; Richard learned from his father that hard work brings forth success. For ... President. The Vietnam War overseas and increasing domestic issues painfully divided the nation. During 1969, Nixon managed the country with the decorum for which he should be known (NotableBiographies...

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... on sensationalizing U.S. atrocities in Vietnam. The reality was just the opposite. Beginning months after My Lai, evidence of the massacre was presented to top national news media by Vietnam veteran Ron Ridenhour and others, but not one outlet would touch the story. It wasn't until November 1969, more than a year and a half after the My Lai slaughter, that the story was ... ...

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... Fourth of July, released in 1989, shows the alterations made when historical sources do not supply enough for a good drama. The film is based on the memoirs of a Vietnam veteran, Ron Kovic, who, after returning from the war as a paraplegic, becomes involved in the anti-war movement. In the classic mythical fashion, the disturbed and confused veteran tries to find explanations ... ...

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... 40 days of combat in four years. The Average infantry in Vietnam saw about 240 days of Combat in one year thanks to the mobility of the helicopter" ("Myths" vietnamwarinfo,com). One out of every 10 Americans that served in Vietnam was a casualty. This percentage is similar to that of World War II. Those of us that were not alive during ... of any consequence. From a military standpoint, it was almost an unprecedented performance. This includes Tet 68, which was a major military defeat for the VC (Vietcong) and North Vietnam" ( "Myths" Vietnamwarinfo.com). With this said though, the Amer...

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... Harvey Oswald was arrested and charged with murder. "On November 24, a Dallas Man, Jack Ruby, shot and killed Oswald before there was a chance to put him on trial." (www.thinkquest.com). John F. Kennedy was survived by his wife and his two children. Kennedy's death was the fall of the "American Camelot" The War on Poverty was also another movement important to ... ...

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... , so needy, so brave in their loneliness. Once you have seen movie characters who are alive, it's harder to care about the robots in their puppet shows- (http://www.suntimes.com/ebert/greatmovies/fiveeasypieces.html). Five Easy Pieces is a true social document of America and its film industry in the 1970's. ...

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... of the fashions were fleeting, others would be brought back years later. Today, much of the in style clothing from that era are back and more popular than ever. Ellegirl.com is telling us to "pack up your peasant blouses and pull out your picnic patterns- because this spring, "your wardrobe will look like your mother's closet, or maybe even your ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School