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TIL of Bob Kerrey, who ordered a massacre in a Vietnam village in 1969. 21 civilians were killed, including the elders, children under 10, and pregnant women. Kerrey was awarded a Bronze Star for the raid, later a Medal of honor. After the war, he became a Governer, Senate and president candidate

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