Topic: vietnam war

Newly Released Secret Tapes Reveal LBJ Knew but Never Spoke Out About Nixon's 'Treason'

AP

Rumors and whispers of Richard Nixon's 'treason' — sabotaging Vietnam peace talks to help his presidential campaign — have floated around for years, but newly released tapes from Lyndon Johnson's Presidency confirm that LBJ knew about Nixon's behaviour and didn't bother to report it. 

By David Wagner

Aug 21, 2012

Glenn Beck To Publish Recalled Jefferson Book; Paterno Bio Reviewed

Today in books and publishing: Self-published YA novel called racist; alleged embezzlement at MSU bookstore; Dwight Garner dissects Paterno; Glenn Beck re-releases The Jefferson Lies​. 

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Jun 8, 2012

The Anniversary of Napalm Girl's (and Paris Hilton's) Tears

Today's the 40th anniversary of photographer Nick Ut shooting his famous 'Napalm Girl' photo and five years since he shot Paris Hilton crying in 2007. Which means it's one more chance for The New York Daily News to remind us how far society has slipped.

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