USS Maddox was a World War II destroyer that remained in front line service long enough to become central to one of the Cold ...
Amazon S3 on MSNOpinion

The lie that led to millions dying

Mr. Beat explains how the Vietnam War escalated based on lies. Possibly millions of people died because of those lies.
The USS Maddox’ likely incorrect report of an attack on August 4, 1964, paved the way for a dramatic escalation of the Vietnam War—changing the United States forever.
USS Maddox Destroyer Assoc. Reunion (DD-168, DD-622 and DD731) will be held September 3-7, 2008, in Oklahoma City, OK. For information, call Cliff Gillespie at 337-616-8450; e-mail cwgilles45@aol.com ...
RENO, Nev. -- USS Maddox Destroyer Association DD731, DD622 and DD168, has announced its reunion for all former shipmates for Aug. 16-19 in Reno, Nev.