Russia celebrated Victory Day May 9. Western allies did march, including some 70 Americans. Is this right or wrong? Our leaders thought it was the thing to do as
a show of friendship and unity.
I know many of us Cold War Warriors feel this was wrong. We fought the long,hard
Cold War and WE WON. The Soviet Union collapsed and was no longer a threat.
Should we consider the new Russia as a friend? The way of the world would seem to dictate that we forgive and forget. The past is over and a new age begins.
There was dissent in Russia, the Communist party is still a large factor and they
did not like the see the West marching in Red Square.
But still there is no Cold War Medal. Tell your senators and representatives to cosponsor S.2743 and H.R. 4051 The Cold War Service Medal Act 2009. More important
ask them to ensure that a provision for the Cold War Medal is included in the National
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA} 2011.
A couple of articles on the great parade.
For some interesting video taken from ground vehicles and planes
Jerald Terwilliger
National Chairman
American Cold War Veterans, Inc
"We Remember"
what kind of victory were they celebrating? I'm sure its not the cold war. we won, right?
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My son is currently stationed onboard the USS Blue Ridge, and was in Vlad for the ceremony. At first I was thinking "I spent all those years following the bad guys, and here he is drinking Vodka alongside them, so where is the justice". But, they were celebrating the victory in Europe for World War II, so I see no problem with our men & women in uniform taking part in these festivities. The world has changed. Some for the good, some for the bad, but, days like this show how much we've moved from where we were, and it can't all be bad.
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