http://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/08/07/mpr_news_presents
On the 50th anniversary of overwhelming Congressional passage of the Tonkin Gulf Resolution, August 7th 1964, a BBC documentary featuring archival audio of President Johnson and his advisors discussing the complicated and controversial decision to announce an "unprovoked attack" on American ships and the retaliatory strike that followed. President Johnson said "we seek no wider war," but a much wider war followed.
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Heard this superb BBC documentary at 2 a.m. Should be on at prime time. The deception is now clear but at the time only senators Morse and Gruning opposed the resolution. What joy and sadness to hear Morse's enraged voice, telling the truth to colleagues who would not listen. Such passion! Where is enraged passion for truth today? We need more Wayne Morses. Warren may be getting close ...
On the 50th anniversary of overwhelming Congressional passage of the Tonkin Gulf Resolution, August 7th 1964, a BBC documentary featuring archival audio of President Johnson and his advisors discussing the complicated and controversial decision to announce an "unprovoked attack" on American ships and the retaliatory strike that followed. President Johnson said "we seek no wider war," but a much wider war followed.
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Heard this superb BBC documentary at 2 a.m. Should be on at prime time. The deception is now clear but at the time only senators Morse and Gruning opposed the resolution. What joy and sadness to hear Morse's enraged voice, telling the truth to colleagues who would not listen. Such passion! Where is enraged passion for truth today? We need more Wayne Morses. Warren may be getting close ...
