Watch The Big Picture - Soldier's Heritage

Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States.From the U.S. Army's THE BIG PICTURE television series, 1950-1975.In this world of science and technology, each new combat development emphasizes that the ultimate weapon is still the man behind the weapon--the individual soldier. This THE BIG PICTURE is a documentary "close-up" on the American soldier--his fears, his courage, his convictions. "Soldier's Heritage" presents an intimate look at the soldier's role in shaping the history of our nation.This historical recording from the National Archives may contain variations in audio and video quality based on the limitations of the original source material.

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