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Bell Ringer #5 – 1/7/2010

Bell Ringer #5 – 1/7/2010. What happened at Kent State University in 1970? Who were the “doves” during the Vietnam War? Who were the “hawks”?. The Draft. Under Selective Service, males age 18-26 could be called to serve in armed service Some used “college deferment”. Working-class war.

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Bell Ringer #5 – 1/7/2010

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  1. Bell Ringer #5 – 1/7/2010 What happened at Kent State University in 1970? Who were the “doves” during the Vietnam War? Who were the “hawks”?

  2. The Draft • Under Selective Service, males age 18-26 could be called to serve in armed service • Some used “college deferment”

  3. Working-class war • 80% of soldiers from lower income levels • Af-Ams accounted for 20% of American combat deaths but only 10% of U.S. population (disproportionate) • 58,000 Americans died while serving in Vietnam. Average age of a Vietnam soldier was only 19!

  4. Antiwar Movement • Many believed Vietnam was a civil war and U.S. had no business there • Huge protests in NYC and Washington D.C.

  5. Music in the SixtiesMotown, Rock n’ Roll, Bluegrass dominated American music at home and in Vietnam

  6. War – by Edwin Starr, 1968http://listen.grooveshark.com/#/artist/Edwin+Starr/2001 • War, huh, yeahWhat is it good forAbsolutely nothing, Uh-huhWar, huh, yeahWhat is it good forAbsolutely nothingSay it again, y'allWar, huh, good GodWhat is it good forAbsolutely nothing, Listen to meOhhh, war, I despiseBecause it means destructionOf innocent lives

  7. War means tearsTo thousands of mothers eyesWhen their sons go to fightAnd lose their livesI said, war, huhGood God, y'allWar, it ain't nothingBut a heartbreakerWar, friend only to the undertakerOoooh, warIt's an enemy to all mankind The point of war blows my mindWar has caused unrestWithin the younger generationInduction then destructionWho wants to dieAaaaah, war-huhGood God y'allWhat is it good forAbsolutely nothing

  8. Where Have all the Flowers Gone?by Pete Seeger, 1967http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=lyrics+where+have+all+the+flowers+gone+pete+seeger&aq=f&oq=&aqi= • Where have all the flowers gone? Long time passing • Girls have picked them every one When will they ever learn? • Where have all the young girls gone? Taken husbands every one When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn? • Where have all the young men gone? Long time passing • Gone for soldiers every one • Where have all the soldiers gone? • Gone to graveyards every one • Where have all the graveyards gone? Covered with flowers every one When will we ever learn?

  9. Tin soldiers and Nixon's comin'.We're finally on our own.This summer I hear the drummin'.Four dead in Ohio.Gotta get down to it.Soldiers are gunning us down.Should have been done long ago.What if you knew her andFound her dead on the ground?How can you run when you know? http://listen.grooveshark.com/#/search/songs/?query=ohio “Ohio” by Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young

  10. “Saigon Warrior” Patriotic Song by Hershel Grober • "I wrote this for the soldiers... When I toured around Vietnam I went around the hospitals... It would always get a laugh from the troops...""Excuse me General Westy... I have problems, My air conditioner is broke... My sedan is out of gas.. I can't get no three day pass.. I'm a Saigon warrior Helping fight a war... My finger is getting sore"

  11. DOVES Opposed war and wanted end to war Democrats Peace HAWKS Believed in greater military force Republicans Supported Vietnam War A Divided Nation

  12. War Supporters (Hawks) • Believed U.S. Government must fight against communism • Pushed patriotism

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