Battle of My Lai

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Detective
gptkb:military_conflict
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:North_Vietnam
gptkb:People's_Army_of_Vietnam
gptkbp:aftermath gptkb:war
international condemnation
public outcry
gptkbp:analyzes gptkb:Peers_Commission
gptkbp:art_style inspired various artworks
depictions in art and literature
gptkbp:awards survivors and soldiers
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:Charlie_Company
formed for advocacy
advocacy for victims
estimated 347 to 504 Vietnamese civilians
personal narratives of survivors
estimated 347 to 504 civilians killed
published in various media
testified about the events
gptkbp:clinical_trial Calley's trial and others
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Lieutenant_William_Calley
gptkbp:community_engagement activism related to war crimes.
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:consequences impact on U. S. foreign policy
impact on U. S. politics
Calley convicted of murder
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired films and literature
gptkbp:cultural_references featured in films and literature
gptkbp:date March 16, 1968
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations search and destroy missions
discussion on war crimes
debate on military conduct
debate on war crimes
condemnation of U. S. actions
gptkbp:documentary gptkb:Four_Hours_in_My_Lai
produced to educate the public
My Lai: A Report on the Massacre
The My Lai Massacre (1970)
gptkbp:duration approximately 4 hours
gptkbp:education taught in history classes
gptkbp:first_published gptkb:Four_Hours_in_My_Lai
gptkbp:government_type investigations and reforms
initial denial of events
gptkbp:has_member held to address the massacre
gptkbp:historical_analysis extensively researched by historians
gptkbp:historical_context Cold War tensions
gptkbp:historical_debate justification of actions
influenced discussions on war ethics
gptkbp:historical_documentation archival records and testimonies
gptkbp:historical_event remembrance in Vietnam
remains contested
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced anti-war sentiment
strengthened anti-war activism
gptkbp:historical_significance critical event in Vietnam War history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of My Lai
gptkbp:impact trauma on survivors
included women and children
anti-war movement in the U. S.
changes in rules of engagement
on veterans involved
gptkbp:influenced increased scrutiny of military actions
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:My_Lai_Memorial
annual remembrance events
memorials and educational programs
held in Vietnam and the U. S.
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Viet_Cong
gptkbp:judges survivor accounts
gptkbp:legacy remains a controversial topic
lasting impact on American culture
views of U. S. soldiers involved
gptkbp:legislation changes in military engagement rules
gptkbp:location My Lai, Vietnam
gptkbp:media led to more thorough reporting
gptkbp:media_coverage limited at the time
extensive coverage in the press
gptkbp:military_branch debated in the aftermath.
gptkbp:military_strategy counterinsurgency tactics
questioned after the event
gptkbp:military_technology in response to the incident
gptkbp:narrative_style varied interpretations of events
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Lieutenant_William_Calley
gptkbp:outcome mass killing of civilians
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:perpetrator gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:public_perception shock and outrage
shifted over time
gptkbp:public_speaking conversations about war ethics
gptkbp:publishes published analyzing the event
gptkbp:reform military justice system changes
gptkbp:related_event other war crimes in Vietnam
other incidents in Vietnam War
gptkbp:reports_to detailed accounts of the massacre
gptkbp:responsible_for calls for accountability
gptkbp:result massacre of Vietnamese civilians
gptkbp:scholarly_analysis extensive research and publications
gptkbp:significance symbol of U. S. military conduct
symbol of U. S. military misconduct
gptkbp:social_responsibility recognized by various organizations
violation of human rights