Original caption: "USMC - County Fair." Children wearing broad hats crouching in a field. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Original caption: "USMC - County Fair." A young child in a broad hat looks at the camera. Beside him, his mother carries a basket of supplies. In front of him, another young child plays in the grass. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Original caption: "USMC - County Fair." A young girl in the field glances at the camera. Around her are several other young girls. In the background, buffalo have been led in to graze. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Original caption: "USMC - County Fair." A young boy in a rice hat holds the ropes of buffalo. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Original caption: "USMC - County Fair." A young boy in a rice hat smiles for the camera. Carpet and other fabric is draped across his shoulder, and his hands are full. Behind him follows a line of similarly-dressed people. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Original caption: "USMC - County Fair." An old woman in a rice hat balances a large basket of supplies on her head. Behind her stands a young boy. Others can be seen across the crop field. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Original caption: "USMC - County Fair." A young boy in a field wears his shirt on his head to keep cool. Behind him, a woman with a hat-wearing baby on her hip inspects the crop. In the background are the shapes of other villagers in the field. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Original caption: "USMC - County Fair." Three women in rice hats carry large baskets full of supplies on carrying poles across their shoulders. The third woman has taken off her hat to shade her child. Behind, a boy carries something in his mouth. An Army soldier is crouched in the background, gathering something. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Nguyễn Văn Thiệu aboard a U.S. Navy 7th Fleet ship with American officers. Many American sailors are in the background.

Original caption: "Flights of F-105 Thunderchiefs, similar to those shown above, yesterday (March 19), bombed the Viet Tri thermal power plant 38 miles north of Vietnam capital with 500 pound bombs. The Power plants jointly produce 28 per cent of the electrical power in North Vietnam." Four US Air Force jets flying in formation over a rural area.

Original caption: "An Air Force reconnaissance aircraft took this unusual photograph of three F-105 Thunderchiefs dropping their bomb-load simultaneously during an air strike over North Vietnam." Three planes dropping bombs

Original caption: "Railroad bridge knocked out - bombs from F-105 Thunderchiefs of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing Impact on the Ha Gia railroad bridge, 20 miles north of Hanoi. The bridge's center section and south end were severely damaged during the strike yesterday." Aerial photo of an air strike on a bridge over a river.

Original caption: "The CH46 'Sea Knight' is a turbine powered, twin rotor helicopter designed to carry cargo and personnel." Three US Marine Corps helicopters in flight.

Original caption: "U.S. Vice President Humphrey arrives in Vietnam for Presidential inauguration. Saigon - Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey led the official delegation that arrived in Saigon Oct. 29 to attend the inauguration ceremony of President Nguyen Van Thieu and Vice President Nguygen Coa Ky on Oct. 31. The U.S. party was met at Saigon's Tan Son Nhut airport by Mr. Ky. U.S. Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker, Deputy Ambassador Eugene Locke, General W.C. Westmoreland and other top Vietnamese and American military and civilian officials. The other official delegates representing President Johnson at the inauguration were Mr. William Randolph Hearst, Jr., Chairman of the Board, Heartst Corporation; and Mr. James A. Suffridge, President AFL/CIO Retail Clerke International Association." Hubert Humphrey stands next to Nguyễn Cao Kỳ and shakes hands with Vietnamese government officials.

Two Korean soldiers performing martial arts are sparring. One takes a rifle from the other. They are probably doing either Teukgong Moosool or Taekwondo. Both soldiers are in doboks.

Two Korean soldiers performing martial arts are sparring. One is holding a rifle. They are probably doing either Teukgong Moosool or Taekwondo. Both soldiers are in doboks.

Two Korean soldiers performing martial arts are sparring. They are probably doing either Teukgong Moosool or Taekwondo. Both soldiers are in doboks.

Original caption: "During the week of 28 Apr., U.S. Forces fighting in this A Shau valley have captured various Soviet-built weapons and components from the North Vietnamese. The sophistication of these captured weapons and the fire power that they represent pose a definite increase in the threat to allied forces. In addition, the recovery of these items reflects the continued support of North Vietnam by the Soviet Union. Soviet 37mm anti-aircraft weapon. This captured weapon was designed in 1939 and probably manufactured around 1945. It is effective against aircraft to a maximum altitude of 19,000 feet and is manned by a crew of five." A gun in a storage room.

Original caption: "During the week of 28 Apr., U.S. Forces fighting in this A Shau valley have captured various Soviet-built weapons and components from the North Vietnamese. The sophistication of these captured weapons and the fire power that they represent pose a definite increase in the threat to allied forces. In addition, the recovery of these items reflects the continued support of North Vietnam by the Soviet Union. Soviet 37mm anti-aircraft weapon. This captured weapon was designed in 1939 and probably manufactured around 1945. It is effective against aircraft to a maximum altitude of 19,000 feet and is manned by a crew of five." A gun in a storage room.

Original caption: "A Royal Australian platoon sergeant removes sand-filled aluminum dishpan that was used by the Viet Cong to hide the entrance to a supply tunnel. The tunnel, about ten feet deep, had documents, clothing and equipment. The hole was found when a soldier was detailed to dig a refuse hole. His first strike hit the rim of the wash pan, 'Which gave him quite a start,' said his company commander." Australian soldier kneeling in a forest, lifting a lid from a tunnel.

Original caption: "Saigon - MACV IO - A Philippine medical team assists in treating wounded following recent battle in the Michelin Plantation area." Four Pilipino medics, three men and one woman, treat a man laying on the ground in a stretcher. There are more medics and patients in the background.

Original caption: "Saigon - MACV IO - A Philippine medical team assists in treating wounded following recent battle in the Michelin Plantation area." Three Pilipino medics, two men and one woman, treat a man laying on the ground. There are more medics and patients in the background.

Original caption: "Saigon - MACV IO - A Philippine medical team assists in treating wounded following recent battle in the Michelin Plantation area." Two Pilipino medics treats a man laying on the ground. The patient appears to have a wound on his side and is Asian (possibly Vietnamese or Pilipino).

Original caption: "VN Boy" Private Le Phan Hung being interviewed for a newspaper.

Original caption: "VN Boy" Private Le Phan Hung being interviewed for a newspaper. Behind him sits an officer.