McGee Meets Press on Viet Nam Policy
Senator Gale McGee argues the United States must hold position in Southeast Asia and win room for reforms, while Volkov of Newsweek and area editors press for clarity amid a disputable U S policy. The panel at Parker Auditorium probes goals, consistency, and the balance of foreign policy actions.
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McGee Urges Viet Nam Policy to Balance Power
Senator Gale McGee defended Johnson era Viet Nam policy before about 500 students in Parker Auditorium. He framed the conflict as a Southeast Asia balance of power issue, comparing it to postwar Europe and urging restraint while acknowledging U.S. responsibility to stabilize the region. He warned against using force and urged civil rights progress amid debate on national concerns.
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