Sad. We were instrument instructors in 68 at Hanchey AHP, Ft. Rucker, when he went to authorities with his story.
Twenty years later I was speaking to my son's HS History class. I asked how many knew about My Lai? Only one hand went up.
Hugh Thompson was one of my heros. RIP, Hugh, your work here is done.
Thanks for the ping, Fierce Allegiance. And thank you Joe 6-pack.
"Twenty years later I was speaking to my son's HS History class.
I asked how many knew about My Lai? Only one hand went up. "
Sad, sad, sad...to see how wretched (and dishonest) the teaching of
history has become in about one generation.
You had an experience that matches that of the historian David McCullough;
scroll down to the heading of "Our Failure, Our Duty" and read
the first paragraph (under that heading).
http://www.hillsdale.edu/imprimis/2005/April/
Leadpenny, thanks for the info on Hugh Thompson. I somehow missed his part in the story, even though as a teen, I was an avid follower of the events of the day, and My Lai was huge in 1969-1970.
I also appreciate your patience on this thread with some who need a wider view of events such as these that require a person of real courage to do the right thing, without counting the cost. Hugh Thompson was one of these persons, and history will look kindly on him.
And thank you for your service to our country. I'm in my early fifties now, and I have lived my entire life in prosperous freedom. I realize that this was made possible by you and men and women like you, who have served this great land in military uniform. Thank you.