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To: Gen.Blather

During the MLK riots in 1968, the Illinois National Guard put troops in the middle of the riot areas. They were assigned to stand under street corner lights with empty M-16’s and look tough. I would not expect much different today if the ILNG is deployed into the city.


12 posted on 03/16/2024 5:59:40 AM PDT by Bernard (Tax the Drug Dealers! Balance the Budget!)
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To: Bernard
"They were assigned to stand under street corner lights with empty M-16’s and look tough."

I was "Regular Army" and I remember taking riot training at Fort Bliss in 1967. We were never deployed so, I don't know if they would have issued ammo or not.. But, the Guard sure got some at Kent State.! That pretty much ended the hippy movement.....I think.

15 posted on 03/16/2024 6:11:55 AM PDT by unread (I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the REPUBLIC..!)
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