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ContributorsPyle, Howard, 1906-1987 (Reporter) / MacPherson, Fred (Frederick Alexander), 1911- (Commentator) / Fuller, Kenneth Joy, 1921-1979 (Interviewee) / Zupnik, Hiram Hall, 1919-1996 (Interviewee) / Ambos, Arnold Morris, 1917-2006 (Speaker) / Valley National Bank (Phoenix, Ariz.) (Sponsor)
Created1945-09-04
Description
This recording includes Fred MacPherson's commentary on the GI Bill of Rights, J. Howard Pyle reporting from the 25th Division, and interviews with Lt. Kenneth J. Fuller (Mesa, Arizona) and Lt. Hiram H. Zupnik (Tucson, Arizona) regarding the battle in Luzon and specifically the “Bloody Path” skirmish. Fuller and Zupnik describe divisional operations and the decisions made while enlisted men recount Army life in the battle zones. Also included is a greeting from Lt. Arnold Ambos (Globe, Arizona).
ContributorsFannin, Paul J. (Paul Jones), 1907-2002 (Speaker)
Created1971-02
DescriptionPaul Fannin sends his greetings to Arizona soldiers currently serving in Vietnam and expresses his gratitude for their service.
ContributorsRhodes, John J. (John Jacob), 1916-2003 (Speaker)
Created1971-02
Description
John Rhodes sends his greetings to Arizona soldiers currently serving in Vietnam. He predicts that the war will be over soon, discusses changes that have taken place in American society, praises Nixon's economic package and expresses his hope that it won't be undermined by "silly legislation" in Congress, and predicts substantial improvement to the American economy.
ContributorsRhodes, John J. (John Jacob), 1916-2003 (Speaker)
DescriptionRhodes sends his greetings to Jack and Mary Murphy and Arizona soldiers serving in Vietnam. He provides an update on legislative activities in Washington, D.C. including appropriations, the Family Assistance Plan, and the Mansfield Amendment in addition to predicting that the Vietnam War will be over soon.
ContributorsRhodes, John J. (John Jacob), 1916-2003 (Speaker)
Created1971-02
DescriptionRhodes sends his greetings to the Arizona soldiers gathered at Jack and Mary Murphy's Saigon residence to celebrate Arizona's 57th [sic] year of statehood. He provides an update about the activities of the 92nd Congress, including the Central Arizona Project.
ContributorsSteiger, Sam, 1929-2012 (Speaker)
Created1971-02
Description
Steiger sends greetings to the "misplaced Arizonans in Vietnam" from a "misplaced Arizonan in Washington." He reports that the American people are primarily concerned about the impact of wage and price control legislation and tax increases and are often indifferent to the fate of the soldiers serving in Vietnam. He also states that Arizona's economy continues to expand and that Arizonans have taken an increased interest in politics with the creation of a new congressional district.
ContributorsGoldwater, Barry M. (Barry Morris), 1909-1998 (Speaker)
Created1971-02
DescriptionGoldwater sends his greetings to American soldiers stationed in Vietnam and expresses his pride in their work. He reports that Arizona's economy is doing well and provides an update on a pending draft bill, which he believes is unnecessary.
ContributorsMcLaughlin, Dorothy, 1912-2005 (Photographer) / McLaughlin, Herb, 1918-1991 (Photographer) / McCulloch Bros. (Contributor)
Created1970
ContributorsMcLaughlin, Dorothy, 1912-2005 (Photographer) / McLaughlin, Herb, 1918-1991 (Photographer) / McCulloch Bros. (Contributor)
Created1970
ContributorsMcLaughlin, Dorothy, 1912-2005 (Photographer) / McLaughlin, Herb, 1918-1991 (Photographer) / McCulloch Bros. (Contributor)
Created1970