CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Retired Gen. William Westmoreland, who commanded American troops in Vietnam -- the nation's longest, most divisive conflict - died Monday night. He was 91.
Westmoreland died of natural causes at Bishop Gadsden retirement home, where he had lived with his wife for several years, said his son, James Ripley Westmoreland.
The silver-haired, jut-jawed officer, who rose through the ranks quickly in Europe during World War II and later became superintendent of West Point, contended the United States did not lose the conflict in Southeast Asia.
Sail on soldier.
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HANDS SALUTE!!!
He was correct. The Military did not lose the war. Politicians, media and peaceniks, caused us to lose that war! We won every major battle, and were denied the ultimate victory, by them!!!
REEEEEEEEEAADDYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY FRONT!!!!!
Sail on General. God Speed and Bless you!
Roll with the punches, play all of your hunches...come what may... POW-MIA, YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN!!!
SUPPORT OPERATION JUST CAUSE!!! http://www.ojc.org/
A hundred-thousand 21-gun salutes to one of the Army's finest Generals and one great American.
Go with God and rest well, General. It was an honor to serve with you.
POW-MIA, YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN!!! 
