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What is the My Lai massacre?

One of the most tragic incidents of violence committed against unarmed civilian during the Vietnam War.

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When was the My Lai massacre?

16th March 1968.

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What was the aim of the My Lai massacre?

To get rid of potential Vietcong members who were apparently hiding in the My Lai village.

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What cruel actions did the US army commit?

  • 504 people died within 4 hours.

  • Lunch breaks during the massacre.

  • Rape of women and girls.

  • Mutilations of bodies.

  • Soldiers competed for body count.

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What were the statistics of the My Lai massacre?

  • 504 people died within 4 hours.

  • 182 were women.

  • 17 were pregnant.

  • 173 were children.

  • 56 were infants.

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Who was in charge of the My Lai massacre?

William Calley.

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Who was against the My Lai crisis?

Hugh Thompson.

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Why was the My Lai massacre significant?

  • It turned the USA publics opinion on the Vietnam war.

  • It wasn’t seen as a problem until Calley was trialled.

  • It impacted Johnson’s legacy as president.