Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews 11/9/23 James Bamford on the Israeli Attack on the USS Liberty
Nov 14, 2023
James Bamford, journalist and author, joins Scott to discuss the Israeli attack on the USS Liberty in 1967. They cover the story of the attack, the subsequent cover-up by the US government, and the belief among top intelligence officials that the attack was deliberate.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Admiration for the Survivors
02:27 • 15min
The Controversy around the Israeli Attack on the USS Liberty and Government Lies
17:48 • 5min
Admiral Morr's skepticism and clear identification markings
23:12 • 13min
Unresolved Questions: The Attack on the USS Liberty
36:20 • 5min
The Israeli attack on the USS Liberty
41:36 • 11min
Discussion on NSA's view of the Israeli attack on the USS Liberty
52:49 • 2min
The Uninvestigated Israeli Attack on the USS Liberty and Lack of Awareness
54:25 • 3min