"It's hard to apologize for murdering so many people. But at least there's an acknowledgment of responsibility."
— William Calley

January 1, 1970

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William George Eckhardt, commenting after he learned of Calley's public apology for his role in the My Lai massacre in 2009, 41 years after the event. As quoted by NPR on 30 July 204Calley, who led My Lai massacre that shamed U.S. military in Vietnam, has died"