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Atlanta Voices: Memories of Vietnam

Guarding The Unknowns

Herb Smith recalls what it was like to serve as guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

08/01/2017 | Rating NR

Atlanta Voices: Memories of Vietnam

Guarding The Unknowns

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Herb Smith recalls what it was like to serve as guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Herb Smith was a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during the height of the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1969. In this interview, he recalls what it was like to have the honor of serving as Tomb Guard, how he handled his nerves on the first day, and what makes for the perfect guard change.

08/01/2017 | Rating NR

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Atlanta Voices: Memories of Vietnam is a local public television program presented by WABE

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Clip | 2m | Bob Babcock recorded his experiences in Vietnam, and he wants all soldiers to do the same. (2m)

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Clip | 3m | Veterans recall memories of Agent Orange in Vietnam. (3m)

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Clip | 3m 15s | Herb Smith recalls what it was like to serve as guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. (3m 15s)

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Clip | 1m 20s | Former Vietnam POW Wayne Waddell’s family knew he was alive thanks to this propaganda film (1m 20s)

Building Morale As A Red Cross ‘Donut Dolly’ In Vietnam

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Clip | 3m 30s | Rachel Torrance went to Vietnam as a Donut Dolly and saw a different side of war. (3m 30s)

Atlanta Voices: Memories of Vietnam Preview

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Preview | 1m | This is the story of Atlanta Vietnam War veterans and their time serving the country. (1m)

Atlanta Voices: Memories of Vietnam

Video has Closed Captions

Preview | 1m | This is the story of Vietnam veterans and their time serving the country. (1m)

War Stories Remembered

Video has Closed Captions

Clip | 2m | Bob Babcock recorded his experiences in Vietnam, and he wants all soldiers to do the same. (2m)

Memories of Agent Orange

Video has Closed Captions

Clip | 3m | Veterans recall memories of Agent Orange in Vietnam. (3m)

The Film That Saved A Vietnam POW

Video has Closed Captions

Clip | 1m 20s | Former Vietnam POW Wayne Waddell’s family knew he was alive thanks to this propaganda film (1m 20s)

Building Morale As A ‘Donut Dolly’

Video has Closed Captions

Clip | 3m 30s | Rachel Torrance went to Vietnam as a Donut Dolly and saw a different side of war. (3m 30s)

Guarding The Unknowns

Video has Closed Captions

Clip | 3m 15s | Herb Smith recalls what it was like to serve as guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. (3m 15s)

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