DailyTimeCapsule brief
August 29, 1967
On August 29, 1967, the American public's support for the Vietnam War saw a significant decline, with a poll indicating a drop from 72% to 61% in just six weeks, as reported by Harris. This shift reflected growing discontent among citizens regarding U.S. involvement in Vietnam, coinciding with a tragic incident where enemy forces shelled bases near the buffer zone, resulting in the death of 10 Marines and injuring 116 others, alongside the loss of a sailor from a destroyer hit by shore guns. This day unfolded amidst a backdrop of ongoing social unrest and political turmoil, as various movements questioned traditional values and government policies. Additionally, significant political decisions were being made in New York, where city leaders faced restrictions on the nonproperty tax levies they sought to expand, a move that was criticized by prominent figures such as John Lindsay, while mayors Wagner and Beame struggled for fiscal home rule in Albany. This confluence of events underscored the era's tension between individual liberties and governmental authority, particularly in the context of the Vietnam War and domestic policies.
Key developments
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A recent Harris poll has indicated a significant decline in public support for the ongoing war, dropping from 72% just six weeks prior to 61%. This marked 11% decrease reflects changing sentiments among the populace, as various factors may be contributing to the shift in opinion. The survey also included additional results that reveal insights into public perceptions and attitudes towards the conflict and its implications.
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On a dark day during the Vietnam War, North Vietnamese forces shelled three US Marine Corps bases near the buffer zone, resulting in the tragic deaths of 10 Marines and injuring 116 others. The assaults also affected the strategic airfield near Danang, indicating the intensifying conflict. Additionally, the Vietcong launched separate attacks, killing 15 civilians and wounding 18 near Saigon, further illustrating the widespread violence during this period.
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CONVENTION BARS NEW TAX POWERS SOUGHT BY CITIES; Restrictions on Nonproperty Levies Will Be Retained In Proposed Charter LINDSAY ASSAILS ACTION Wagner and Beame Fail in Albany Bid for Expansion of Fiscal Home Rule
