A conscientious news organization reflects its community — the whole community.

It puts before its readers stories about topics they wanted to know, information they needed to know and stories they were surprised to discover as they turned the pages or flip through the screen.

The Butler Eagle works to bring that coverage to you.

There are stories most of us find enjoyable. We cheer our sports teams, applaud the work of our clubs and nonprofits, and find inspiration from the profiles of our neighbors who have bested a life challenge or overcome adversity.

The articles that can split us apart are rooted in deep passions, unshakable convictions and sometimes anger.

Military action in Vietnam started in 1950 when the United States sent advisers to help the French fight a war in Indochina

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