Speech by U.S. Army Major General William B. Rosson, June 5, 1962

Rosson’s speech describes the growing threat of “undeclared wars,” like guerrilla conflicts in Vietnam, as part of a larger global struggle between democracy and communism. He explains that the U.S. must be prepared to counter these smaller, hidden wars with new strategies such as Special Forces, psychological warfare, and nation-building to support friendly governments.