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U.S. Involvement in the Cambodian War and Genocide

Provides information on the role of the U.S. during and after the Cambodian genocide. Excellent resource to use in a U.S. History or Government class.

Cambodian Genocide

The S-21 (Tuol Sleng) 'Security Prison' was a torture and execution center used by the Khmer Rouge during the Cambodian genocide of 1976-1979. This mother and baby were among the victims.

The S-21 (Tuol Sleng) "Security Prison" was a torture and execution center used by the Khmer Rouge during the Cambodian genocide of 1976-1979. This mother and baby were among the victims.

International Response

Bou Meng giving testimony before the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia on 1 July 2009. Meng is the third survivor from Khmer Rouge prison S-21 who have testified in the trial against Kaing Guek Eav alias Duch.

Bou Meng giving testimony before the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia on 1 July 2009. Meng is the third survivor from Khmer Rouge prison S-21 who have testified in the trial against Kaing Guek Eav alias Duch.

About this Resource:

Type(s) of Resources: 
  • Classroom Resources
  • Primary Source(s): 
  • Maps
  • Grade Level(s): 
  • 9-12
  • Audience(s): 
  • Teacher and Student
  • Discipline(s): 
  • Social Studies