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Missourians in Congress debate Viet Nam escalation
A Show Me poll and interview summary show Missouri's congressional delegation largely preferring a stronger effort to win in Viet Nam but wary of civilian decision making. Key figures include McNamara criticism, Rep. Jones, Sen. Symington, and Rep. Ichord, with varied stances on escalation and civilian control.
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Washington
D. C
Viet Nam
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Robert McNamara
Armed Services Committee
Karsten
Dst
Leonor Elsourians
Theling
General West
United States
Sulivan
Seldon
Congress
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Moreland
Thomas B
St.l Armed Services Committee
Viet Cong
Curtis
Louis
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Missouri
Stuart Symington
Senate Armed Services and
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Winston
Johnson Administration
Randall
Richard H. Ichord
House
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Con- Nam
Jones
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Edward V
W. R. Hull
William J. Randall
Hall
William L. Hungate
Hungate
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Richard Bolling
Kansas City