McNamara Says Haiphong Bombing Won’t Shorten War
Secretary of Defense McNamara testified that bombing Haiphong would not shorten the Vietnam war or cut off enemy supplies, while he kept to restricted bombing. He defended military civilian coordination and warned against assuming a widening of the air war.
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China
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Hollings Says Johnson Missed Chance to Win Vietnam War
Senator Ernest Hollings told a newsletter that Johnson’s gradual escalation and political compromises kept the war from ending before the 1968 elections. Sen. Hartke urged Rusk and McNamara testify to Congress, while Sen. Case condemned the administration’s heavy-handed approach to criticism.
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Vietnam
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RNL
Senate
Hollings
Aide Testimony Assails U S Tactics in Vietnam
Former International Voluntary Services director Don Luce testified to a Senate subcommittee that U S military methods fuel a refugee flood and anti American sentiment. He warned negotiations now could still yield a poor settlement, and cited displaced farmers and defoliant use as core issues prompting resignations of four volunteers.
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International Voluntary Services
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Luce
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South Vietnam
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Viet Cong
Senate unit backs UN sanctions on North Vietnam
The Senate voted 74 to 15 to urge President Johnson to seek United Nations economic sanctions against North Vietnam. Sen. Byrd linked North Vietnam to Rhodesia in an amendment, arguing Congress should act against both. President Johnson declared Thursday Columbus Day marking Columbus 475th voyage anniversary.
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North Vietnam
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Byrd
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Romney Says US Should Not Send More Troops Without Viet Backing
Syracuse report notes Michigan Governor George Romney stating we should not send additional American troops to Vietnam until the Vietnamese increase their effort. He accused the Johnson administration of a credibility crisis and jeopardizing truth and integrity.
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Vietnam
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