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Vietnam was the first war ever fought without any censorship. Without censorship, things can get terribly confused in th
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"Vietnam was the first war ever fought without any censorship. Without censorship, things can get terribly confused in the public mind"

- William Westmoreland

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This quote by William Westmoreland is describing the Vietnam War, which was the very first war in history to be battled with no censorship. This means that the public was exposed to the truths of war, with no filter or control from the federal government. This could have triggered confusion in the general public mind, as they were not used to seeing the true horrors of war. Without censorship, the public was exposed to the full extent of the violence and destruction of the war, which might have been frustrating and complicated. This quote is a reminder of the value of censorship in war, as it can assist to safeguard the general public from the full extent of the violence and destruction. It also acts as a caution of the prospective confusion that can occur when the general public is exposed to the truths of war with no censorship.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by William Westmoreland between March 26, 1914 and July 18, 2005. He/she was a famous Soldier from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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