The document summarizes the My Lai massacre, where between 307-504 unarmed Vietnamese civilians, including women and children, were killed by U.S. forces on March 16, 1968. Led by Captain Ernest Medina and 1st Lieutenant William Calley, Charlie Company of the 23rd Infantry Division opened fire on the villagers, executing civilians, with Calley reportedly killing 70 himself, despite there being no enemy soldiers present. While many soldiers were charged, only Calley was convicted of murder, receiving a life sentence later commuted by President Nixon.

1. Edward Donatell 11 th Grade History

2. Mass Murder of 307-504 unarmed citizens Some victims were sexually abused Perpetrated by U.S. forces on March 16, 1968

3. Charlie Company of 23 Infantry Division Captain Ernest Medina 1 st platoon was led by2 nd Lt. William Calley

4. 1 st Platoon, Charlie Company leads attack No enemy soldiers 2 nd Lt. William Calley opens fire

5. 1 st civilians are killed Women and Children rounded up Soldiers executing innocent civilians 70 killed by Calley himself

6. U.S. Helicopter witnesses carnage U.S. soldiers continue killing and burning Hundreds of women and children dead Soldiers reported no one left alive.

7. U.S. government claims victory Numerous investigations Story reaches the general public in 1969

8. “ Ripped the Mask Off” the war Was deplored throughout the world Led to Army Commission investigation

9. 30 officers charged with murder Only one Convicted William Calley Life in Prison

10. President Nixon pardons Lt. Calley Soldiers who attempted to stop the massacre receive recognition years later Vietnamese Claim over 500 dead