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Printed speech given by Robert Seiple, President, Council for America's First Freedom; former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom. Given at the World Congress, 2006. Printed in Fides et libertades ISSN: 1940-6924 No. 2007, 2007 pages 112-119. Printed speech given by Robert Seiple, President, Council for America's First Freedom; former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom. Given at the World Congress, 2006. Printed in Fides et libertades ISSN: 1940-6924 No. 2007, 2007 pages 112-119. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

description of attack on base and Da Nang; Hill 881; up to 87 flights description of attack on base and Da Nang; Hill 881; up to 87 flights Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Flew 100th mission. Flew 100th mission. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

"no rocket attacks in the last 4 days" "A week from today I'll be in Japan." "no rocket attacks in the last 4 days" "A week from today I'll be in Japan." Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

In Japan. In Japan. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

"Well all you armchair politicians, what do you think about Johnson now? "still flying TH's in the first 60 miles of NVN." Squadron only flying 10 hops a day …[with] 18 crews to fly them. This means a lot of free time,.." Refers to March 31, 1968 -- President Lyndon Johnson delivers his Address to the Nation announcing steps to limit the war in Vietnam and reporting his decision not to seek reelection. The speech announces the first in a series of limitations on US bombing, promising to halt these activities above the 20th parallel. "Well all you armchair politicians, what do you think about Johnson now? "still flying TH's in the first 60 miles of NVN." Squadron only flying 10 hops a day …[with] 18 crews to fly them. This means a lot of free time,.." Refers to March 31, 1968 -- President Lyndon Johnson delivers his Address to the Nation announcing steps to limit the war in Vietnam and reporting his decision not to seek reelection. The speech announces the first in a series of limitations on US bombing, promising to halt these activities above the 20th parallel. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

describes bombing run in North Vietnam --"an enjoyable hop and a productive one." Flying with pilot Satch Schedel. flew 97th mission and got 8th Air Medal last week. Issues between U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps. "So much of this war is political i describes bombing run in North Vietnam --"an enjoyable hop and a productive one." Flying with pilot Satch Schedel. flew 97th mission and got 8th Air Medal last week. Issues between U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps. "So much of this war is political i Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Basic training officer; Naval Air Training Operating Standardization NATOPS; mediocrity in unit; "Short-timer" in the Marine Corps. Basic training officer; Naval Air Training Operating Standardization NATOPS; mediocrity in unit; "Short-timer" in the Marine Corps. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

"all tired out from a couple hours of handball" "all tired out from a couple hours of handball" Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

I guess that means I'm 2/3 of the way home. Also well over 1000 tons and working on my 19th air medal. I guess that means I'm 2/3 of the way home. Also well over 1000 tons and working on my 19th air medal. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

flying north; opinions about war strategy flying north; opinions about war strategy Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

intentionally empty intentionally empty Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

"...flown once in the daytime. Everything else is from 8 o'clock at nite to 5 in the morning." "...flown once in the daytime. Everything else is from 8 o'clock at nite to 5 in the morning." Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

The war has picked up in its intensity. The war has picked up in its intensity. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

"Last night I flew my 100 mission North (180 altogether). There are only 2 other B/N's in the squadron with over 100 missions North and they both have les than 20 days to do. I have five months left." Description of a good 100th bombing. "Last night I flew my 100 mission North (180 altogether). There are only 2 other B/N's in the squadron with over 100 missions North and they both have les than 20 days to do. I have five months left." Description of a good 100th bombing. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Margaret is going to work. [She] will have to put off her first flying lesson. Margaret is going to work. [She] will have to put off her first flying lesson. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

test results test results Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

"This is, by far, the toughest academic situation I've ever been in - and they tell us it gets tougher." "This is, by far, the toughest academic situation I've ever been in - and they tell us it gets tougher." Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Getting uniform together for Hawaii. "I have a hop tonight but it's a milk run right here in the Danang area." 80 missions North Getting uniform together for Hawaii. "I have a hop tonight but it's a milk run right here in the Danang area." 80 missions North Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Snoopy Da Nang; 1 page folded into a 4-page card Snoopy Da Nang; 1 page folded into a 4-page card Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

"We're getting rain everyday now and it makes for hazardous takeoffs, landings, etc…Will fly my 20th mission tonight." "We're getting rain everyday now and it makes for hazardous takeoffs, landings, etc…Will fly my 20th mission tonight." Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Last full day in the Philippines [2 days of Jungle training, rest is R&R] Last full day in the Philippines [2 days of Jungle training, rest is R&R] Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Refers to bombing of Hanoi ; opinions on tactics; "I've probably told you that I don't think we are going to win this war." signed "A war despondent if there ever was one" Refers to bombing of Hanoi ; opinions on tactics; "I've probably told you that I don't think we are going to win this war." signed "A war despondent if there ever was one" Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Things have been looking up this week in the squadron." New C.O. and new X.O. Things have been looking up this week in the squadron." New C.O. and new X.O. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

"Flew number 250 last night." Going to Penang next month for R and R. [G. Gobel is related to Uncle Les and Aunt Ruth]; Marine salary $11,700/year. "Flew number 250 last night." Going to Penang next month for R and R. [G. Gobel is related to Uncle Les and Aunt Ruth]; Marine salary $11,700/year. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

"Last night the MAG 11 flight line received an estimated 10 rounds of 144 mortar fire." "Last night the MAG 11 flight line received an estimated 10 rounds of 144 mortar fire." Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

training at Quantico training at Quantico Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)