Which of the Following Is True of William Calley

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of William Calley?

• A) He was a corporal who provided proof to U.S. Senate investigators that three American officers were victims of "fragging."
• B) He was a soldier who was tried and executed for cowardice in the face of the enemy.
• C) He was an army lieutenant convicted for his involvement in the atrocity known as the My Lai massacre.
• D) He was a World War II veteran much vilified by the American Legion and other veterans groups for his outspoken opposition to the Vietnam War.

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