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October 14, 2024
Battle of Khe Sanh
In January 1968 the Battle of Khe Sanh in northwestern South Vietnam pitted two regiments of the United States Marine Corps supported by elements from the US Army and Air Force as well as small number of Republic of Vietnam troops against two to three divisional-size elements of the North Vietnamese People’s Army of Vietnam.
In the aftermath, the North Vietnamese proclaimed a victory, while US forces claimed that they had withdrawn, as the base was no longer required.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Khe_Sanh
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October 11, 2024
Benjamin Spock Arrested in Vietnam Protest
In December 1967 pediatrician Dr. Benjamin Spock (author of Baby and Child Care ) was arrested for protesting against the Vietnam War.
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October 7, 2024
Beatles Release Magical Mystery Tour
In December 1967 The Magical Mystery Tour was released by The Beatles
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magical_Mystery_Tour
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October 3, 2024
World’s First Heart Transplant Performed
In December 1967 Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the world’s first human heart transplant in Cape Town, South Africa.
Source:Wikipedia
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September 30, 2024
Eugene McCarthy Challenges LBJ for Presidency
In November 1967 anti-war activist U.S. Senator Eugene McCarthy challenged incumbent President Lyndon B. Johnson for the Democratic Party presidential nomination.
Source: Wikipedia
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September 26, 2024
Secretary of Defense McNamara Resigns
In November 1967, after President Johnson rejected his recomendations to reduce US troops and stop bombing North Vietnam, Robert Mcnamara resigned from his position as US Secretary of Defense to join the World Bank.
Source: Wikipedia
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September 23, 2024
Westmoreland Claims Communists Losing
In November 1867 US General William Westmoreland, commander of US troops in Vietnam, told reporters: “I am absolutely certain that whereas in 1965 the enemy was winning, today he is certainly losing,”
Source: Wikipedia
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September 19, 2024
Battle of Dak To
In November 1967, with heavy casualties on both sides, US troops narrowly won the battle Battle of Dak To.
Source: Wikipedia
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September 16, 2024
LBJ Assures US of Progress in Vietnam War
In November 1967, acting on optimistic military reports he was given, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson told the nation that “We are inflicting greater losses than we’re taking … We are making progress.”
Source: Wikipedia
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September 12, 2024
John McCain Shot Down Over Hanoi
In October 1967, on a strike mission against Hanoi, USAF LTC John McCain was shot down and taken prisoner by North Vietnam.
Source : Wikipedia
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