[U.S. ARMY VIETNAM WAR DAILIES 1967]

Year Published: 1967

Description: Dating to September, 1967, these silent, raw dailies show off a playground built by U.S. Army troops as part of the "hearts and minds" strategy to win over the South Vietnamese people. The playground includes a mocked up aircraft made out of what appears to be an aircraft external fuel tank, see-saws, and more. At 4:21, two G.I.s pose at the opening ceremony for the playground, while at 6:10 a U.S. Army band plays music at the event. At 8:10, a government dignitary from South Vietnam cuts the ribbon at the playground opening.