- "This web site is dedicated to the memory of thirty-four
fine young men who gave their lives on June 8, 1967, defending the USS
Liberty against a sustained air and sea attack by the armed forces of the
State of Israel.
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- "During the Six Day War between Israel and the Arab
States, the American intelligence ship USS Liberty was attacked for 75
minutes in international waters by Israeli aircraft and motor torpedo boats.
Thirty-four men died and 172 were wounded.
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- "The attack has been a matter of controversy ever
since. . . ."
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- http://www.ussliberty.org/
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