November 24

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Origin of Species is published, 1859
American Revolution
Mohawk Chief Joseph Brant dies, 1807
Automotive
John Froelich, inventor of the gas-powered tractor, is born, 1849
Civil War
Union troops prevail at the Battle of Lookout Mountain, 1863
Cold War
"Hollywood 10" cited for contempt of Congress, 1947
Crime
The FBI Crime Lab opens its doors for business, 1932
Disaster
Ferry sinks in Yellow Sea, killing hundreds, 1999
General Interest
Irish author and nationalist executed, 1922
Jack Ruby kills Lee Harvey Oswald, 1963
Hijacker parachutes into thunderstorm, 1971
Hollywood
Robin Williams stars in Mrs. Doubtfire, 1993
Literary
Origin of Species is published, 1859
Music
Ringo Starr earns a solo #1 hit with "Photograph", 1973
Old West
John Neihardt, ghostwriter of Black Elk Speaks, dies, 1973
Presidential
Zachary Taylor is born, 1784
Sports
Wilt Chamberlain sets NBA rebounds record, 1960
Vietnam War
LBJ to continue Kennedy policy in Vietnam, 1963
U.S. casualty rates hit new high, 1965
U.S. Army announces Calley will be tried, 1969
World War I
Yugoslav National Council expresses concerns about post-war boundaries , 1918
World War II
U.S. B-29s raid Tokyo, 1944

Vietnam War

Nov 24, 1965:

U.S. casualty rates hit new high

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U.S. casualty statistics reflect the intensified fighting in the Ia Drang Valley and other parts of the Central Highlands. In their first significant contacts, U.S. forces and North Vietnamese regulars fought a series of major battles in the Highlands that led to high casualties for both sides. A record 240 American soldiers were killed and another 470 were wounded during the previous week. These figures were a portent of things to come--U.S. and North Vietnamese forces began to engage each other on a regular basis shortly thereafter.

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This Week in History, Nov 24 - Nov 30

Nov 24, 1963
LBJ to continue Kennedy policy in Vietnam
Nov 24, 1965
U.S. casualty rates hit new high
Nov 24, 1969
U.S. Army announces Calley will be tried
Nov 25, 1967
Catholic official reports support provided to North Vietnam
Nov 25, 1969
Communist activity increases along Cambodian border
Nov 26, 1968
Air Force helicopter pilot rescues Special Forces team
Nov 27, 1965
Pentagon calls for troop increase
Nov 27, 1970
South Vietnamese forces attacked near Cambodian border
Nov 28, 1964
Johnson advised to bomb North Vietnam
Nov 28, 1965
The Philippines agrees to send troops to South Vietnam
Nov 29, 1967
McNamara resigns as Secretary of Defense
Nov 29, 1968
Communists vow to smash Phoenix program
Nov 29, 1971
Americal Division stands down and departs
Nov 30, 1965
McNamara warns Johnson that communists are gaining strength in South Vietnam
Nov 30, 1966
South Vietnamese draft articles for new constitution
Nov 30, 1967
McCarthy to enter Democratic presidential primary
Nov 30, 1972
White House announces no full withdrawal until final truce agreement signed

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