Historical Events tagged with "nixon administration"
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Ellsberg's Pentagon Papers Charges Dismissed
Daniel Ellsberg, known for leaking the Pentagon Papers, saw the charges against him dismissed citing government misconduct. The Pentagon Papers, a classified Department of Defense study about the Vietnam War, sparked public outcry about U.S. involvement in the conflict. This ruling came during a period when the legality of government actions and transparency were under scrutiny. The case had broader implications for press freedom and whistleblower protections.
Continue ReadingU.S. Transfers Control of Bình Thủy Air Base
The United States officially transferred control of the Bình Thủy air base to the South Vietnamese government in November 1970. Located in the Mekong Delta, this base was a key military installation utilized by U.S. forces during the Vietnam War. The transfer marked a significant step in the U.S. strategy of Vietnamization, aimed at preparing South Vietnam to take control of its own defense against North Vietnamese forces. This handover was part of the broader effort to reduce American military presence in Vietnam while bolstering the capabilities of the South Vietnamese military.
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