Watch The Big Picture - The Chaplain and the Commander

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. The United States Army Chaplain is many men, first and foremost, he is a man of God bringing religious guidance to soldiers of all faiths. The Chaplain's religious services, his pastoral activities, his duties as a staff officer, are all directed toward one end, the glory of God and the service of his country. What his duties are and how he can help the military commander is the subject of today's THE BIG PICTURE.

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