3rd Consequence - Anti-War Sentiment Flashcards
When did the anti-war sentiment begin, what did it grow out of and what did it lead to?
Began in 1964, growing out of an unpopular war, leading to marches, civil obedience, rallies, draft card burnings, medal returns, and picketing.
Why was the role of media prominent?
Role of media was prominent as American’s became aware of the horrors committed.
What was the initial coverage of the war like and why did this change?
Initial coverage of the war supported U.S involvement, however, changed dramatically after the Tet Offensive.
What did American’s watch for nearly a decade?
For nearly a decade, American’s watched villages being destroyed, children burning to death and multitudes of U.S body bags being sent home.
What did media then start to show after the Tet Offensive?
After the Tet Offensive, most stories including increasing drug use, racial conflict, and disobedience.
How did the My Lai massacre become front-page news?
Following Seymour Hersh’s article in the New Yorker explaining in-depth, the war crimes committed.
What else spread shock of the massacre in corroboration with Hersh’s article?
In corroboration with Ron Haeberle’s photos published in late 1969, great shock spread across the U.S.
What was a key consequence to the T.V coverage?
The T.V coverage that aired was one of the most damaging to U.S soldier’s reputations.
What did T.V and media coverage introduce the subject of?
This introduced the subject of war crimes and although many agreed Calley was a scapegoat, it did not reduce the seriousness or tragedy of My Lai.
What was the WSI and what did they do?
The Winter Soldier Investigation was an organisation that investigated massacres to prove that they were not isolated and rare occurrences and instead were a frequent result of the atmosphere of war.
What did a member of the WSI and veteran state about the My Lai massacre?
Donald Dzagulones stated, “The causes of My Lai and the brutality of the war were rooted in the policies of our government as executed by our military commanders”.
What did Donald Dzagulones statement demonstrate?
The importance of the My Lai Massacre in context of anti-war sentiment.
