My Lai Massacre Trial

Creator

Preview

Identifier

35160004316700

Creation Date

4-2-1971

Subject—Places

Vietnam

Subject—Topics

Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Description

Ft. Meade, MD.: Col. Oran K. Henderson, highest ranking officer to face trial in connection with the My Lai massacre, talks with reporters outside the tiny courtroom at 1st Army Headquarters here 4/2, during a recess in the pretrial hearing. Henderson, 50, commanded the 11th Infantry Brigade that took part in the My Lai sweep three years ago. His civilian lawyer said he would plead innocent to charges he took part in an alleged coverup of the incident.

Format

BW Photograph, 8.5" x 11"

Source

United Press International

Series

American Experience