Sixties activitist sees Iraq-Vietnam link
|
| Posted
:
Fri, 04 May 2007 15:44:00 GMT |
| By
:
General News Editor |
| Category
:
US (World) |
| News Alerts by
Email ( click
here ) |
|
|
|
|
|
KENT, Ohio, May 4 Political activist Tom Hayden told an Ohio audience America's reluctance to pull out of Iraq may have something do with the turbulence of the 1960s.Speaking to students at Kent State University, Hayden said despite large opposition to the Iraq war, the aftermath of the Vietnam War impacts our thinking, The Daily Kent Stater reported."We are in the formative stages of defining and embracing a new narrative of American history thanks to the '60s," he said. "This turbulence in the American consciousness is a sign of people coming to terms with our past and where we are." A founding member of the political organization Students for a Democratic Society, Hayden spoke on the eve of the 37th anniversary of the May 4, 1970, Kent State shootings. National Guardsmen patrolling the campus shot at students, killing four and injuring nine.He said as the nation nears the 50th anniversary of the 60s generation, it is important that we recognize the impact of social movements.Copyright 2007 by UPI
|
|
|
|
|
|
Related News
Prawn curry, potato dumplings on menu for Obama-Singh dinner
Washington - Guests at US President Barack Obama's first state dinner Tuesday night in honour of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were to be treated to a meal that blended both Indian and American elements, flavoured with herbs from the White Hou...
Dobbs for president? Firebrand TV anchor weighs 2012 bid - Summary
Washington - Lou Dobbs, the controversial former news anchor of US broadcaster CNN, is mulling a bid for the White House in 2012. The news from Dobbs, who has long been an intensely partisan figure in the US because of his far-right views on immigrat...
US will not join treaty banning landmines
Washington - The United States will not join the international treaty banning landmines but will send a delegation to attend a conference on the issue this weekend, the US State Department said Tuesday. The United States, along with China and Russia,...
US military mobilizing turkeys for duty in Iraq, Afghanistan
Washington - The US military is preparing to ship thousands of kilogrammes of turkey to Afghanistan and Iraq for soldiers who won't be able to make it home for the traditional Thanksgiving Day meal. The gesture is aimed a recognizing the sacrifices o...
Obama pledges to 'finish the job' in Afghanistan - Summary
Washington - US President Barack Obama said Tuesday he will finish the job in Afghanistan, as he contemplates a new strategy for the country that he is expected to announce shortly. Obama has refused to be pinned down on when he intends to outline...
EXTRA: US could push more NATO allies for more troops
Washington - The United States will likely urge NATO allies to send more troops to Afghanistan if President Barack Obama orders thousands of additional American forces into the fight, the Pentagon said Tuesday. Obama is expected to announce a new str...
US, India pledge broad cooperation on challenges - Summary
Washington - In yet another sign of the strong relationship emerging between the two countries, US President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced initiatives on Tuesday to expand cooperatio...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
