The Jimmy Dore Show: Larry Bowen
USS Liberty Veterans Association President Larry Bowen joins the one and only Jimmy Dore on the critically acclaimed The Jimmy Dore Show to dispel myths and tell the truth about how President Lyndon B. Johnson and his administration left the crew of the USS Liberty stranded on June 8, 1967 — a decision that resulted in 34 sailors killed.
As a survivor and the Association’s leading voice for remembrance and justice, Bowen lays out firsthand testimony, declassified evidence, and decades of advocacy to confront official narratives, demand accountability, and ensure the sacrifices of the fallen and suffering of survivors are never forgotten. Tune in for an uncompromising account of history, a call for truth, and the enduring fight for justice for the USS Liberty.
🚨 PODCAST ALERT: USS Liberty President Larry Bowen on The Jimmy Dore Show 🎙️🇺🇸
Nearly 60 years after the USS Liberty was attacked, the men who survived are still fighting for something every American deserves: THE TRUTH.
In a powerful interview on The Jimmy Dore Show, Larry Bowen, President of the USS Liberty Veterans Association and survivor of the June 8, 1967 attack, shares his firsthand testimony about one of the most controversial incidents in American military history, the allegations of a decades-long government cover-up, and the renewed push for a full Congressional investigation.
⚓ JUNE 8, 1967: THE ATTACK ON THE USS LIBERTY
Larry recounts the events leading up to the Israeli attack on the USS Liberty, a clearly marked American intelligence ship operating in international waters during the Six-Day War.
He describes repeated reconnaissance flights, the devastating aerial assault, and the torpedo strike that left 34 American servicemen dead and 174 wounded.
Bowen challenges the official explanation of mistaken identity, arguing that the attacking forces knew the Liberty was an American vessel.
💥 THE ATTACK, THE SURVIVORS & THE SILENCE
Larry discusses some of the most disturbing allegations surrounding the attack, including:
• Israeli aircraft repeatedly identifying the ship before the assault.
• Torpedo boats allegedly firing upon the Liberty's life rafts.
• Delayed American military assistance despite distress calls.
• Survivor testimony and military recognition allegedly being suppressed.
For Larry and his fellow survivors, these are not simply historical controversies. They are experiences they have carried for nearly six decades.
🏛️ WAS THERE A GOVERNMENT COVER-UP?
The conversation examines allegations that the U.S. government deliberately concealed important details of the attack.
Larry and the hosts discuss a former Navy attorney's affidavit alleging interference with the official investigation, along with reported intelligence intercepts and statements from senior military officials.
The survivors believe the American people have never received a complete and honest accounting of what happened.
🇺🇸 CONGRESSMAN THOMAS MASSIE & THE FIGHT FOR TRANSPARENCY
The interview also highlights renewed Congressional attention to the USS Liberty, including Congressman Thomas Massie's H. Res. 1406, which calls for greater transparency and declassification of records relating to the attack.
Larry urges Americans to contact their elected representatives and support efforts to uncover the full historical record.
📜 PRESERVING THE TESTIMONY BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE
As the number of living USS Liberty survivors continues to decline, Larry explains the importance of collecting and preserving their firsthand accounts through notarized survivor statements.
These testimonies represent an irreplaceable part of American naval history.
The mission is simple: Preserve the evidence. Hear the survivors. Honor the fallen.
🕊️ NEVER FORGET THE 34
At the heart of this interview are the 34 American servicemen who lost their lives on June 8, 1967, and the surviving shipmates who have spent decades demanding answers.
Larry Bowen and the USS Liberty Veterans Association continue their mission to ensure their sacrifice is never forgotten.
🌐 Learn more, explore the survivor statements, and support the mission: https://ussliberty.org
🇺🇸 34 KILLED. 174 WOUNDED. NEARLY 60 YEARS OF UNANSWERED QUESTIONS.
NEVER FORGET THE USS LIBERTY. NEVER FORGET THE 34.
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🕊 Remembering the 34
At the center of every conversation about the USS Liberty are the 34 Americans who lost their lives that day.
For the survivors, every interview, every panel discussion, and every podcast appearance is about honoring those men.
Their message remains simple:
Never forget June 8, 1967.
Never forget the USS Liberty.
Never forget the 34.
