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Vietnam Veterans Against the War Statement

出版	DigiCat, 2022-08-10
主題	History / GeneralNature / General
ISBN	EAN:8596547159087
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=hbCBEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋In 'Vietnam Veterans Against the War Statement', readers are presented with a powerful historical document that encapsulates the fervent objection to U.S. military engagement in Vietnam. John Kerry, who would later become a prominent figure in American politics, provides a raw and authoritative voice for the disenfranchised Vietnam War veterans. His testimony before the U.S. Senate on April 22, 1971, is meticulously transcribed, capturing the somber tone and the persuasive rhetoric used during the Fulbright Hearings. Kerry's speech is an emblematic piece of the antiwar movement's literature, showcasing both the narrative resolve of those who served and the critical shift in public opinion during a tumultuous era in American history. As a decorated Navy veteran, John Kerry's passionate advocacy characterized by first-hand experiences bestowed a significant credibility to his address. His involvement in the Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW) exemplified the evolution of his public service commitment, from combat to conscientious resistance. The speech stands as a confluence of Kerry's combat knowledge, political acumen, and evolving view on warfare – aspects that would later inform his long-standing political career and perspectives on foreign policy. For scholars, history enthusiasts, and students of political rhetoric, 'Vietnam Veterans Against the War Statement' is an indispensable text. Through Kerry's eloquent discourse, it provides a detailed examination of the moral and ethical challenges faced by veterans who returned with a mission to end the war. The book is a profound resource for understanding the complexities of war from those who bore its gravest costs, and is a compelling call to scrutinize the ramifications of military interventions both past and present.