11/11/1972: Direct U.S. Troop Engagement in Vietnam Ends
Direct U.S. troop engagement in the Vietnam War ended on Veterans’ Day 1972. Over the previous three years, the U.S. had been gradually withdrawing troops and transferring responsibilities, bases and equipment to South Vietnamese forces according to the Vietnamization policy of President Nixon’s administration. The final base to be turned over to South Vietnam was [...]
10/12/1972: Racial Brawl, U.S.S. Kitty Hawk
A racial brawl on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Kitty Hawk involves more than 100 sailors, resulting in 46 injured. The brawl started when a black sailor refused to make a statement when summoned for questioning about an incident. Racial tensions were also present in other services, although the Navy lagged behind in adopting policies that [...]