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	Vietnam War
		The Vietnam War was in many ways a direct successor to the French Indochina War, sometimes referred to as the First Indochina War, in which the French fought, with the financial and logistical support of the United States, to regain control of their former colony in Indochina.
		The first draft lottery since World War II in the United States was held on December 1, 1969 and was met with large protests and a great deal of controversy; statistical analysis indicated that the methodology of the lotteries unintentionally disadvantaged men with late year birthdays.
		The unstated goal of Vietnamization was that the primary burden of combat would be returned to ARVN troops and thereby lessen domestic opposition to the war in the U.S. During this period, the United States conducted a gradual troop withdrawal from Vietnam.
	brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/v/vi/vietnam_war.html (7263 words)

	Vietnam War article - Vietnam War South Vietnam Cambodia Laos Secret Rolling Thunder North Vietnam - What-Means.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Vietnam War was a war fought between 1957 and 1975 on the ground in South Vietnam and bordering areas of Cambodia and Laos (See Secret War) and in bombing runs (Rolling Thunder) over North Vietnam.
		Since Vietnam was a predominantly Buddhist nation while Diem and much of the ruling structure of South Vietnam was Roman Catholic, this action was viewed as further proof that Diem was completely out of touch with his people.
		A campaign to bomb Vietnam's dikes and thus threaten the North Vietnamese food supply was employed to help force the North to concede, the details of which only began to surface much later.
	www.what-means.com /encyclopedia/Vietnam_War (7511 words)

	Presidential Unit Citation biography .ms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The United States Presidential Unit Citation is "awarded to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and co-belligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy occurring on or after 7 December 1941.
		The Philippine Presidential Unit Citation is a decoration of the Republic of the Philippines which has been awarded to certain units of the United States military for actions both during and subsequent to the Second World War.
		The Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation was awarded by the Vietnamese government to all personnel in the Military Assistance Advisory Group during August and September 1954.
	vietnam-presidential-unit-citation.biography.ms (619 words)

	NOTAM Board - Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Also known as the State of Vietnam Friendship Ribbon, the Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation was established by the Government of South Vietnam on August 15, 1950.
		The Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation was in effect from August 15, 1950 until the fall of South Vietnam in April of 1975.
		The Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation is a ribbon bar consisting of a field of yellow with three red stripes in the center, encased in a gilt frame decorated with palm leaves.
	www.popasmoke.com /notam2/showthread.php?t=3975 (289 words)

	Vietnam War - Iridis Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Other countries normally allied with the United States in the Cold War, including the United Kingdom and Canada, refused to participate in the coalition, although many of their citizens volunteered to join the US forces.
		The Vietnam War was in many ways a direct successor to the First Indochina War, (or French Indochina War) in which the French, with the financial and logistical support of the United States, fought to regain control of their former colony in Indochina.
		A campaign to bomb Vietnam's dikes and thus threaten the North Vietnamese food supply was employed to pressure the North to concede, the details of which only began to surface much later.
	www.iridis.com /Vietnam_War (8106 words)

	RVN Presidential Unit Citation certificate
		, the Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation was established by the Government of South Vietnam on August 15, 1950.
		It was awarded to United States Military Units by the President of the Council of Ministers, State of Vietnam.
		Originally created as the Vietnam Friendship Ribbon, it was recreated as the Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation in 1961, and awarded to cited units under the same conditions required for the award of the Presidential Unit Citation of the United States.
	expresscitations.com /Cert_RVN_Presidential_Unit_Citation.htm (231 words)

	Presidential Unit Citation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Presidential Unit Citation is a senior unit award granted to military units which have performed an extremely meritorious or heroic act, usually in the face of an armed enemy.
		Several nations bestow awards which are referred to as the Presidential Unit Citation, among which include the following:
		This is a disambiguation page — a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Presidential_Unit_Citation (143 words)

	Navy Awards and Decorations
		Unit awards were often granted after a veteran left the service and in many cases recognition of the unit awards never made its way into the veteran's DD-214.
		Although wear of multiple awards of this unit citation badge is not authorized, official military personnel and historical records will indicate all awards received.
		Where an individual has been assigned to a unit which was cited by two or more military command levels of the Republic of Vietnam, the appurtenance worn will be that of the highest level.
	www.mrfa.org /unitnavy.htm (2501 words)

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		All units moved into positions around the Da Nang airfield in support of Marine units arriving prior to the landing.
		The Vietnam War, longest in the history of the Marine Corps, exacted a high cost as well with over 13,000 Marines killed and more than 88,000 wounded.
		There is nothing on a Marine's uniform to indicate what he or she does, nor what unit the Marine belongs to.
	www.foxco-2ndbn-9thmarines.com (3069 words)

	Army Wives Website (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		For humanitarian assistance given during August-September 1954 in evacuation of civilians from North and Central Vietnam.
		Orignially awarded to members of the United States Miliatary Assistance Advisory Group in Indo-China for services rendered during August and September 1954.
		The ribbon is given in the name of the President of the Republic of Vietnam.
	www.armywives.com /medals/descript/m149.html (107 words)

	African American Freedom Fighters: Soldiers for Liberty
		The United States wanted to stay out of this war, but the threat and conquests of the German seapower had already sunk several U. merchant ships, including the killing of 128 Americans on the LUSITANIA vessels on May 23, 1915.
		Despite discriminatory practices and segregated units, Black Americans proved their valor, and 1,300 were eventually commissioned and promoted to the ranks of officers in the United States Military for their duty in World War I. Six major units served in this war: the 92nd, 93rd, 369th, 370th, 371st, 372nd.
		HO CHI MINH was determined to unify all of Vietnam under the rule of one communist government.
	www.cwpost.liunet.edu /cwis/cwp/library/aaffsfl.htm (10712 words)

	Foreign Campaign and Service Medals
		When the United States entered the First World War, its troops were soon placed in an entirely new situation.
		The United States is not alone in imposing limitations on the acceptance of foreign awards and decorations.
		Some countries and organizations have authorized unit and other awards which the United States has authorized individuals and units to accept and wear.
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	Medals Page 3
		Awarded by the Republic of Vietnam to Units of the United States Armed Forces in Recognition for Valorous Combat Achievement and Heroic Conduct while Fighting the Enemy.
		Note: Palm device is for citation for Unit Awards and for Medal Award at Army or higher level Bronze Star device is for citation at the Brigade and Regiment Levels Sliver Star device is for citation at the Division level Gold Star devices for citation at the Corps level.
		Vietnam Service Medal and serve six months in direct support of Military Operations in Vietnam.
	www.bravecannons.org /Medals_page3.html (998 words)

	THE AWARDS
		Criteria: The Presidential Unit Citation is awarded to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and co-belligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy occurring on or after 7 December 1941.
		This award will normally be earned by units that have participated in single or successive actions covering relatively brief time spans.
		It is not reasonable to presume that entire units can sustain Distinguished Service Cross performance for extended time periods except under the most unusual circumstances.
	www.macvsog.org /the_awards.htm (1034 words)

	Famous Marines
		He came to the United States with his familyat the age of 15.
		When his unit's announcer was injured, Hackman stepped in and found radio a hospitable medium.
		Served as a Marine combat correspondent with the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam from 1966-1968.
	www.usmchangout.com /famous_marines_from_a_z.htm (1917 words)

	Unit Citations of the U.S. Army -
		For service in a unit cited in the name of the president for extraordinary heroism in action occurring on or after 7 December 1941.
		Recognizes joint units or activities for meritorious achievement or service superior to that which would normally be expected during combat or declared national emergency or under extraordinary circumstances that involve the national interest.
		Where other Army awards are worn on the left breast, the Unit Citations are grouped in order of precedence on the right breast.
	www.homeofheroes.com /medals/ribbons/1_ribbons_unit.html (363 words)

	Froggy Ruminations: Veteran's Day Recognition
		They established benchmark standards of professionalism, tenacity, courage, tactical brilliance, and professional excellence while demonstrating superb esprit de corps and maintaining the highest measure of combat readiness.
		This award is given to a unit that acts with the equivalent bravery as an individual who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
		Another very interesting bit of trivia is that this award was given to the JSOTF in total instead of individual units.
	froggyruminations.blogspot.com /2004/11/veterans-day-recognition.html (308 words)

	Footnotes
		As the US involvement in the Vietnam War intensified, opium was smuggled from the Golden Triangle into heroin labs in Marseilles, France and Hong Kong.
		Finally in September 1972 Ricord was extradited to the United States and prosecuted for the stated narcotics charges.
		If Nixon believed that US involvement in the Vietnam War and President Kennedy’s assassination were the results of a Jewish conspiracy, then his tremendous increase of foreign aid to Israel was completely understandable.
	www.jfkmontreal.com /footnotes.htm (5498 words)

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		Webcast of the Democratic Presidential debate (Jan. 5, 2000) and the Republican (Jan. 6, 2000)
		Presidential elections from the perspective of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and North Dakota
		Presidential election results for each Congressional District is found under the description of the district and its representative
	www.lib.umich.edu /govdocs/elec2004.html (6827 words)

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		In his addressing of the issue of Communist China's military attacking Taiwan, Professor Yuan said this is a long settled policy of the Party and that the deliberate passing of the Anti-Succession law was part of the preparation for war.
		Another said IAEA inspectors had complained that they were forced to use Iranian equipment instead of their own cameras and devices to test for traces of enriched uranium at one site in February.
		The results of the final analysis indicate that this condition is a precursor for all three units at Oconee.
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	My_Page
		Vietnam Service Medal w/3 bronze stars; RVN Galantry Cross w/Palm; Vietnam Campaign Medal 1960 ~; Civil Action Honor Medal; Rifle Expert Badge; Cold War Victory Commemorative Medal
		In Vietnam, it was the Azure Dragon of the East and the White Tigers of the West
		In March of 1966 the 24 PFCs of the Scout/Sniper Platoon landed at Chu Lai, RVN via LST 1169 the Whitfield County, and we were transported on 6-bys in the dark of night to First Reconnaissance Battalion to begin our Tour of Duty.
	www.geocities.com /angelgramps2004/My_Page.html (186 words)

	USS Liberty Selected Bibliography
		Article page 747, section "Claims Settlement Agreements," United States-Israel, USS Liberty, reports details of various claims for damages, injuries, deaths and loss of the ship culminating in December 18, 1980, agreement to accept $6 million in three annual installments for loss of the ship.
		Significantly, the summary does not assert that the attack was a mistake, only that Israel had ample time to identify the ship correctly and that the court had insufficient information to make a judgment on the reasons for the decision to attack.
		Reports payment by Israel on May 27, 1968, of a claim by the United States for $3,323,500 on behalf of the families of the 34 cremen killed in the attack.
	www.ussliberty.org /sources.htm (7400 words)

	The Original 554 Red Horse
		These three medals were given to the Original 554th Red Horse Squadron for duty in Vietnam in 1966.
		From left to right the medals are Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation.
		The above Red Horse Statue was presented to Don Averett by LtCol Joseph Wilson, Commander, 554 Red Horse Squadron at the 36th Red Horse Anniversary in the Officers Club at Osan Air Base, Korea.
	www.angelfire.com /fl5/original554/36RedhorseAnniversary1.html (312 words)

	Ribbon Awards of the U.S. Navy
		For active participation in ground or surface combat subsequent to 1 March 1961 while in the grade of captain/colonel or junior thereto.
		For service in a unit cited in the name of the president for outstanding performance in action.
		For valorous or meritorious achievement or service that renders the unit outstanding as compared to other units performing the same service.
	www.homeofheroes.com /medals/ribbons/1_ribbons_n.html (574 words)

	All Hands - January 2001 - Navy Medals/Ribbons
		For Navy personnel attached to Fleet Marine Force units participating in combat operations
		Bronze Arabic numeral denotes the total number of strike/flight awards of the Air Medal earned subsequent to April 9, 1962
		Worn on the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation and Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation ribbons
	www.mediacen.navy.mil /pubs/allhands/jan01/ribbons.htm (241 words)

	Virginia War Memorial (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		USN - Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
		USMC - Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
		USCG - Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
	www.vawarmemorial.org /vdata/vet_update.asp (666 words)

	Presidential Unit Citation Recognition Replacement Application Form
		Is this a United States, Republic of Korea, or Repubic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation:
		U.S. veteran living outside the United States, please add the shipping cost you were quoted...
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	www.amervets.com /puc2.htm (571 words)

	The Navy Log (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		DUTY STATION or the name of a SHIP
		The Log is a compilation of reports and other materials maintained by the United States Navy Memorial Foundation, but written by independent authors based, in large part, on first-hand observations.
		The Foundation cannot and therefore has not established the factual accuracy of the reports in The Log and disclaims all representations as to their accuracy.
	www.lonesailor.org /log.php?search=yes&navy_log_id=54860 (320 words)

	Selling Military Display Cases, Flag cases, US Medals, US Ribbons, Military Flags (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
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		Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation (Navy/Marine Style)
		Republic of Vietnam Civic Action Honor Medal Unit Citation (Navy/Marine style)
	www.patriotsoftexas.com /NavyUSMCRibbons.html (40 words)

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