Major William Chamberlin, dressed as Santa Claus, rappels from helicopter
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Title
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Major William Chamberlin, dressed as Santa Claus, rappels from helicopter
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Description
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Original caption: "Saigon, Vietnam (Army IO) - Happy Vietnamese orphans wait for Santa Claus to rappel to the ground and start the Christmas party the officers and men of the 120th Aviation Company sponsored for the children. The 120th commander, Major William Chamberlin, played the part of Santa Claus." A US Army soldier rappels from a helicopter dressed as Sant Claus. A group of Vietnamese boys excitedly look on.
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Is Format Of
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363-02498.jpg
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Identifier
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363-02498
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Date
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1965, Dec. 15
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Subject
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975; Airmen; Psychological warfare; Propaganda; Christmas; Children; United States. Air Force; Civilians in war; Military helicopters; Rappelling
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Location
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Saigon, South Vietnam
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Coordinates
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10.8231; 106.6297
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Physical Dimensions
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15 x 22 cm
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Is Part Of
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B145, F6
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Format
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black-and-white prints (photographs)
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Is Required By
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MS 363
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Collection
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Beverly Deepe Keever, Journalism Papers
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Creator
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United States. Army
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Contributor
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Keever, Beverly Deepe
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Rights
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These images are for educational use only. To inquire about usage or publication, please contact Archives & Special Collections.
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Publisher
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Archives & Special Collections
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