Events tagged with "seymour hersh"

Historical Events tagged with "seymour hersh"

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Military & Warfare

Seymour Hersh Exposes My Lai Massacre

November 12th, 1969 55 years ago

Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh published a report detailing the My Lai Massacre, where U.S. soldiers killed hundreds of unarmed Vietnamese civilians. The story shocked the American public, revealing the harsh realities of the Vietnam War. Hersh's investigation included accounts from soldiers and survivors, drawing attention to war crimes committed during military operations in Quang Ngai Province. The report catalyzed widespread outrage and disillusionment regarding U.S. involvement in Vietnam.