Letter from PA lawmakers opposing
USS Liberty veterans
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Letter from PA lawmakers opposing
USS Liberty survivor Joe Meadors' response to PA lawmakers
"A group of our supporters at HonorLibertyVets.org created a billboard asking readers to honor the American veterans who served on the USS Liberty that we understand you take issue with. At least one of your group even went to the extreme of condemning the act of honoring our shipmates as being an act of bigotry. A characterization you undoubtedly share. Your actions and sentiments are outrageous and demeaning and unworthy of someone in your position." Read more
| Basic Facts about USS Liberty |
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| 34 Killed in Action |
| 174 Wounded in Action |
| Congressional Medal of Honor |
| 2 Navy Crosses |
| 38 Silver/Bronze Stars |
| 208 Purple Hearts |
This is one of the three American flags shot down by Israeli forces during their attack on the USS Liberty.
Despite American Legion members’ support for Liberty veterans, Legion management opposes USS Liberty crew
The American Legion is the nation’s largest wartime veterans’ assistance organization, officially committed to “devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.” Yet, Legion managers have torpedoed resolutions supporting the Liberty, refused to allow a booth by the Liberty Veterans Association at its 2013 national convention, and refused to publish a paid ad in support of the Liberty crew, and treated survivors and family members with arrogance and disdain. Read more