The Loss of Liberty Why Did the U.S. Allow Israel To Attack Its Largest Spyship Killing 34 Americans and Wounding Over 170 Others? The USS Liberty was an electronic intelligence-gathering ship that was cruising international waters off the Egyptian coast on June 8, 1967. Israeli planes and torpedo boats opened fire on the Liberty in the midst of what became known as the Israeli-Arab Six-Day War. Thirty-four Americans were killed and more than 170 were wounded in the attack. DemocracyNow had an interview today (October 27, 2003) with Admiral Thomas Moorer (once Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff), who is calling for a full congressional investigation on the USS Liberty attack. James Bamford, author of "Body of Secrets", was also part of the interview. To listen or watch, click on the link below and go to the USS Liberty segment, which lasts about 47 minutes. The interview with Admiral Thomas Moorer and James Bamford starts 35 minutes into the segment. An earlier part of the interview reveals that LBJ and Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara ordered the coverup. Listen or Watch: http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=03/10/27/1625213 Related Websites: Israel's Attack On USS Liberty http://www.unitedstatesgovernment.net/israelsattackonussliberty.htm USS Liberty http://www.ussliberty.org The Real Cost Of US Support For Israel / Imperial Geography: A Great 28-Minute Video On The Palestinian Struggle http://www.lovearth.net/therealcostofussupportforisreal.htm Back to UnitedStatesGovernment.net