Historical Figures Quiz- Related to Vietnam War

George McGovern

opposed the war; suggested stop war and leave Vietnam: "I was the guy who was constantly speaking out against the war, and I have no regrets about that"

George Wallace

Vietnam is none of our business; suggested US use nuclear bombs in Vietnam; "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever!"

Robert F. Kennedy

originally supported Vietnam; later suggested that we end the war with peace settlement; "the illusion that we can win a war which the South Vietnamese could not win themselves"

Margret Chase Smith

supported Vietnam war; stay in Vietnam as long as possible to end communism; "the most precious thing that democracy gives to us is freedom"

Martin Luther King

did not support war; thought troops should leave; "I preach to you today on the war in Vietnam because my conscience leaves me with no other choice"

John F. Kerry

against vietnam war; wanted to pull out; "I learned that patriotism includes protest, not just military service."

Jane Fonda

against the war; suggested we raise awareness and change american life; "I decided I needed to return to my country and join with them - active duty soldiers and Vietnam Veterans in particular - to try and end the war."

Richard M. Nixon

opposed the war; suggested Vietnamese soldiers do more of ground fighting; "No event in American history is more misunderstood than the Vietnam War."

William Westmoreland

supported the war; suggested we expand the war further; "I do not believe that the men who served in uniform in Vietnam have been given the credit they deserve."

Muhammad Ali

shouldve never gone to vietnam; suggested remove the troops; "I will not disgrace my religion, my people or myself by becoming a tool to enslave those who are fighting for their own justice, freedom and equality."

Gloria Steinhem

passionate feminist who though vietnam was a mistake; suggested america leave; "if the shoe doesn't fit, must we change the foot?"

Stokely Charmicheal

Too many african americans dying in Vietnam war; suggested we leave the Vietnamese alone; "I maintain, as we have in SNCC, that the war in Vietnam is an illegal and immoral war."