“We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty.” 3.29.17 U.S. HISTORY ON THIS DAY: 1638 - First permanent European settlement in Delaware was established. 1847 - U.S. troops under General Winfield Scott took possession of the Mexican stronghold at Vera Cruz. 1906 - In the U.S., 500,000 coal miners walked off the job seeking higher wages. 1943 - In the U.S. rationing of meat, butter and cheese began during World War II. 1951 - The Chinese reject MacArthur's offer for a truce in Korea. 1951 - In the United States, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage. They were executed in June 19, 1953. 1961 - The 23rd amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. The amendment allowed residents of Washington, DC, to vote for president. 1971 - Lt. William Calley Jr., of the U.S. Army, was found guilty of the premeditated murder of at least 22 Vietnamese civilians. 1973 - The last U.S. troops left South Vietnam. AGENDA: BEGIN THE MOVIE GOOD NIGHT & GOOD LUCK & WORKSSHEET. HOMEWORK: RETAKES THURSDAY & FRIDAY FOR QUIZ (6:45) & TEST (6:30). WORK ON 1960s VOCABULARY. BELL WORK: #5 EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE FOLLOWING QUOTE FROM EDWARD R. MURROW: “We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty.”
Edward Murrow Journalist, host of See It Now
Fred Friendly Coproducer of See It Now
Joseph Wershba Reporter for CBS
William Paley Chief executive of CBS
Sig Mickelson Director of CBS News
Don Hollenbeck CBS journalist
Don Hewitt Director of See It Now
Exit Ticket #5 Briefly describe how this incident from the 1950s can be related to a modern day issue?