Silent Majority Split by War and Economy in Nixon Poll
A Nixon era poll shows silent majority split: Wallace supporters back the President over Cambodia and civil rights, while labor unions oppose his handling of desegregation, war policy, and credibility. Union voters largely favor desegregation yet doubt Cambodia moves and Muskie challenge.
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Hill Cong badges issued for Viet Cong killings by U S Army battalion
Former Sgt Frank Shepard recalls special Hill Cong badges awarded in 1969 by the 8th Infantry Division battalion at Rach Kien South Vietnam. He describes olive green badges reading Kill Cong and notes the claim required bringing back an enemy car or an ear as proof.
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LaSalle College
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Red Arms Hidden in Cambodian Sanctuaries Estimate
U S military and intelligence analysts estimate only 30 to 40 percent of enemy arms and supply stocks have been found in Cambodian sanctuaries with a possible 50 to 60 percent hidden still. Nixon set a June 30 deadline for end of border operations, while officers caution the figures may understate or overstate actual stockpiles and long-term battlefield results.
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