Sunday, June 8, 2014

USS Liberty Attack by Israeli Air Force

This is a remarkable interview with one of the USS Liberty survivors, Ernie Gallo. The ship was attacked June 8, 1967 by Israeli air force for several hours in an attempt to sink it. 34 men died and 174 were wounded. LBJ ordered the US air force to stand down and not respond to their distress signal. treason. he didn't want to embarrass our ally. the men were ordered to never speak about this event and for many years they didn't, but the burden of silence became too great and one by one they have spoken out. Admiral McCain headed the 2 week inquiry that found that it was an accident. One of the Israeli pilots radioed back there was an error made, that the target was a US naval vessel. He was ordered to continue, but chose to return to base where he was arrested. These men deserve to have their story told.   http://www.federaljack.com/down-the-rabbit-hole-w-popeye-05-29-2014-ernie-gallo-survivor-of-the-attack-on-uss-liberty/

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