Reflecting on a Dark Chapter: William Calley’s Death Spurs Reflections on the My Lai Massacre
Washington — The death of William Calley, the former U.S. Army officer convicted for his role in the My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War, marks the end of a contentious chapter in American military history. Calley, who was the only U.S. serviceman held legally responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Vietnamese civilians in one of the darkest episodes of military conduct, leaves behind a complex legacy interwoven with ongoing debates about morality, military …