Fulbright Hearings Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the fulbright hearings led by?
A
William Fulbright
2
Q
Who gave evidence to oppose the war?
A
22 people gave evidence from politicians to senators to soldiers
3
Q
Who was John Kerry?
A
Part of the Vietnam Veterans who opposed war
4
Q
Why did John Kerry play an important role in the fulbright hearings?
A
Gave details of the Winter Soldier Investigation, which said that more unknown murders and atrocities had taken place
5
Q
What did the Winter Soldier Investigation bring to light?
A
That the My Lai Massacre was not a one off/isolated event
6
Q
What year was the Fulbright Hearings?
A
1971
7
Q
What was the Fulbright Hearings important in terms of the Vietnam War?
A
Because it was an official protest by people who held senior positions in the American government
