Covered Vietnam War

Famous quotes containing the words covered, vietnam and/or war:

    “In the land of turkeys in turkey weather
    At the base of the statue, we go round and round.
    What a beautiful history, beautiful surprise!
    Monsieur is on horseback. The horse is covered with mice.”
    —Wallace Stevens (1879–1955)

    “Let us understand: North Vietnam cannot defeat or humiliate the United States. Only Americans can do that.”
    —Richard M. Nixon (1913–1992)

    “The Minstrel Boy to the war is gone
    In the ranks of death you’ll find him,
    His father’s sword he has girded on,
    And his wild harp slung behind him.”
    —Thomas Moore (1779–1852)