Election 08: Gordon Campbell on the
Vietnam Vets Apology
On compassionate grounds, the apology extended to the troops who fought in Vietnam was justified – so long as it was not extended or regarded as a re-appraisal of the morality of the conflict, which the Government has been careful not to do. For the Government to have been crystal clear about what was, and wasn’t, being apologized for would have run the risk of re-opening old wounds and would have undermined the point of the apology. There may be another occasion when the other shoe – an apology to the people of Vietnam – can be allowed to fall. More >> >
Veterans:
Crown Apology To Viet Nam Veterans
New Zealand Government: The Crown formally acknowledges the dedicated service of the New Zealand Regular Force personnel deployed during the Viet Nam War, and those many servicemen and women who supported them in their mission...
The Crown extends to New Zealand Viet Nam Veterans and their families an apology for the manner in which their loyal service in the name of New Zealand was not recognised as it should have been, when it should have been, and for inadequate support extended to them and their families after their return home from the conflict. More >>
ALSO:
- National - Thanks to Those Who Served in Vietnam
- NZ First - Apology To Vietnam Veterans
- United Future - Dunne's tribute to Vietnam veterans
- Maori Party - Hon Tariana Turia - Viet Nam apology
- ACT - Overdue Recognition For Kiwi Viet Nam Veterans
- NZ Govt - Viet Nam exhibition in Wellington
- NZ Govt - Goff: Not Just a 12-month Tour Speech
- NZ Govt - Viet Nam Theatre Honours for two Army companies
EARLIER:
- NZ Govt - Viet Nam veterans and families to receive apology
- NZ Govt - Medical checks for Viet Nam veterans
- Maori Party - Apology to Viet Nam veterans must not glorify war
- New Zealand Defence Force - Personnel to be recognised for Vietnam service
- Tribute08 - Tribute08 – recognition for Vietnam veterans
- Peace Movement Aotearoa - Vietnam War/Tribute 08
- 95bFM Audio - Mikey Havoc & PM on Viet Nam Vet Apology
- TV3 Video - Apology, medals and parade for Vietnam vets, over 30 years on
- TV3 Video - Long wait almost over for Vietnam vets
- TV3 Video - Helen Clark issues state apology to Vietnam veterans