Committee of Responsibility to Save War-Burned and War-Injured Vietnamese Children (U.S.)

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Dates:
Active 1966
Active 1978

Biographical notes:

Formed in December 1966 in New York, N.Y. by a group of medical personnel, scientists, clergy, and citizens concerned about civilian casualties caused by the Vietnamese Conflict; evacuated almost 100 children to the U.S. for physical rehabilitation; COR chapters raised funds, served as liaison with hospitals and foster parents, and operated children's shelters in the United States and Saigon; disbanded in 1973 or 1974.

From the description of Records, 1966-1978 bulk 1968-1973. (Swarthmore College, Peace Collection). WorldCat record id: 33086952

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Subjects:

  • Children and war
  • Vietnam War, 1961-1975
  • Vietnam War, 1961-1975

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  • Vietnam (as recorded)