This is a good counterbalance story to the jane fonda vietnam woman of the year story. A few years ago, annmargaret was doing a book signing at a local bookstore. I went to vietnam for the guys and ladies, she said from her living room in beverly hills, california. Jun 24, 20 a few years ago, ann margaret was doing a book signing at a local bookstore. Ann margret s tribute to vietnam vets a true story by a viet nam veterans wife richard, my husband, never really talked a lot about his time in viet nam other than he had been shot by a sniper. When he did, there were many shouts from the employees that she would not sign it. Home general ak celebrity ann margret s tribute to vietnam vets. About spokane a warm story about a vietnam vet who. I worked for captain carmody as a third class yeoman in his office. That story made me recall your visit to the uss kitty hawk while i was aboard in 1966. Viet nam 1966 richard, my husband, never really talked a lot about his time in viet nam, other than he had been shot by a sniper. However, he had a rather grainy, 8 x 10 black and white photo he had taken at a uso show of annmargaret with bob hope in the background that was.
Annmargret, widely considered one of the most beautiful starts of the 1960s and 70s, is still a knockout in 2019 at 78 years old. This is a good counter balance story to the jane fonda vietnam woman of the year story we have received many times in our email. Ann margret s tribute to vietnam vets inspirational. Is mike pence slated to resign at the request of president trump. Why its nice that annmargret won an emmy last night. Annmargret uso shows for many americans who came of age during the vietnam era, annmargrets support of american troops is as wellknown as her storied career. Vietnam vets annmargret uso shows for many americans. He and his wife went to a bookstore where ann margret was autographing books. Actress and entertainer annmargret was honored in denver sunday with a lifetime achievement award from the veterans of foreign wars local chapter.
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The crowd at chu lai, vietnam, in march, 1966 shows its obvious appreciation for ann margret. A warm story about a vietnam vet who wanted actress ann margret to sign a snapshot he had taken of her when she once performed for troops in vietnam. Annmargret vietnam veterans of america chapter 1122. Ann margret and one of my gentlemen fyiforyourinformation. She toured three times with the uso, twice traveling with the organization to southeast asia to perform for american service members. Richard wanted to see if he could get her to sign the treasured photo so he arrived. He presented the book for her signature and then took out the photo. When i got there after work, the line went all the way around the bookstore, circled the parking lot, and disappeared behind a. Jan 22, 2016 a few years ago, ann margaret was doing a book signing at a local bookstore.
She tells us why we should remember the era and those who served. Annmargrets spontaneous tribute to vietnam vets at a book. This is a story about a viet nam vet and ann margaret as told by the vet s wife. Vfw post 1, celebrated vfws 117th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the vietnam war by honoring annmargret at a banquet at the brown palace sunday. Lovely, young ann margret flew into the big american bases at da nang, phu bai and chu lai and set. Aug 02, 2015 however, he had a rather grainy, 8 x 10 black and white photo he had taken at a uso show of ann margret with bob hope in the background that was one of his treasures.
Richard, my husband, never really talked a lot about his time in vietnam other than he had been shot by a sniper. Nov 05, 2019 in her book, annmargret wrote that she regarded the trip as a moral responsibility, something i owed to the soldiers and to america. A few years ago, ann margaret was doing a book signing at a local bookstore. See more ideas about ann margret, ann margret photos and actresses. Annmargret went to vietnam to entertain the troops in 1966 and 1968. Richard, my husband, never really talked a lot about.
I saw ann margaret, bob hope, and jerry colona at bien hoa when i was stationed there tdy from oct 31st 64 to the middle of february 65. Richard, my husband, never really talked a lot about his time in viet nam other than he had been shot by a sniper. Most vietnam veterans love annmargaret and despise jane fonda. If you know the answer to this question, please register to join our limited beta program and start. Annmargrets tribute to vietnam vets inspirational stories. Richard wanted to see if he could get her to sign the treasured photo so he arrived at the bookstore at 12 oclock for the 7. To this day, those who saw her performances in vietnam tell her how much it. I was given the privilege to guard the perimeter for that show.
Annmargret, i just read a nice email that is circulating and telling a story of your kindness to a vietnam veteran during a book signing. Annmargrets spontaneous tribute to vietnam vets at a book signingtruth summary of erumor. A few years ago, ann margret was doing a book signing at a local bookstore. Dear annmargret, i was a united states marine who served in vietnam 19661967.
Ann margret came out looking as beautiful as ever and, as second in line, it was soon richards turn. May 22, 2017 ann margret went to vietnam to entertain the troops in 1966 and 1968. When i got there after work, the line went all the way around the bookstore, circled the parking lot and disappeared behind a. Ann margret will always be my favorite entertainer from bob hopes uso tours. She supports the troops and vets of recent wars just as much as those. In her book, annmargret wrote that she regarded the trip as a moral. In the 1960s actress annmargret born annmargret olsson in 1941 entertained the troups in vietnam as part of bob hopes troupe. Annmargrets most dangerous role united service organizations. However, he had a rather grainy, 8 x 10 black and white photo he had taken at a uso show of ann margaret with bob hope in the background that was. Annmargret in vietnam, 1966 from the archives stripes.
I agree that our vietnam vets werent treated well, and the media has usually portrayed them as troubled, even as addicts or dysfunctional. I do not know who the original author is, but this story bears repeating. Ill never forget ann margaret for her graciousness and how much that. At danang, you did more to help our boys in uniform than you could ever know. Beaufort county now a heart warming story about ann margret and her vietnam gentlemen. Sep 29, 2019 ann margret, widely considered one of the most beautiful starts of the 1960s and 70s, is still a knockout in 2019 at 78 years old. A few years ago, ann margaret was doing a book signing at a local. I am so glad that ann margaret differs so much from jane fonda, in actresses of her generation. Ann margret was doing a book signing at a local bookstore. Mar 17, 2015 annmargrets spontaneous tribute to vietnam vets at a book signingtruth summary of erumor. A warm story about a vietnam vet who wanted actress annmargret to sign a snapshot he had taken of her when she once performed for troops in vietnam. Remembering our veterans, from all wars, is one of the cultural adhesives of our society. Richard wanted to see if he could get her to sign the treasured photo so he.
This is a story about a viet nam vet and ann margaret as told by the vets wife. He and his wife went to a bookstore where annmargret was autographing books, but an. Dec 27, 2018 on 26 december 2018, the website americas last line of defense ran this breaking news item under the headline mike pence will resign at the request of the president. Vietnam vets annmargret uso shows for many americans who.
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Annmargret entertained american servicemen in vietnam as part of bob hopes traveling troupe in the 1960s, and she participated in a number of signings at book stores when her autobiography. Oct 12, 2007 a few years ago, ann margret was doing a book signing at a local bookstore. On 26 december 2018, the website americas last line of defense ran this breaking news item under the headline mike pence will resign at the request of the president. The crowd at chu lai, vietnam, in march, 1966 shows its obvious appreciation for annmargret. However, he had a rather grainy, 8 x 10 black and white photo he had taken at a uso show of ann margret with bob hope in the background that was one of his treasures. Following is a true story from the wife of one of those soldiers. He and his wife went to a bookstore where annmargret was autographing books, but an announcement was made that she would be signing books only, not other memorabilia. Jan 19, 2015 a few years ago, ann margret was doing a book signing at a local bookstore.
In her book, annmargret wrote that she regarded the trip as a moral responsibility, something i owed to the soldiers and to america. Why its nice that annmargret won an emmy last night tammy. Richard wanted to see if he could get her to sign the treasured photo so he arrived at the bookstore at for the 7. This is a great article about ann margret and a viet nam war vet. Dec 06, 2016 actress and entertainer annmargret was honored in denver sunday with a lifetime achievement award from the veterans of foreign wars local chapter. This is a good counter balance story to the jane fonda vietnam woman of the year story. At a book signing, actress annmargret autographed a tattered photo presented to her by an exg. Is mike pence slated to resign at the request of president. He walked a little straighter and, for the first time in years, was proud to have been a vet. Sexy hot girls with bob hope south vietnam, vietnam war, joey heatherton, veteran. When i got there after work, the line went all the way around the bookstore, circled the parking lot, and disappeared behind a parking garage.
She points out that we really need to remember and recognize our viet nam war veterans. Its the simple telling by the wife of a vietnam vet who went with her husband to a book signing so he could meet annmargret. She also said that politics played no part in her decision to go. Schumer calls on va to explain use of unproven drug on vets. However, he had a rather grainy, 8 x 10 black and white photo he had taken at a uso show of ann. Ann margaret signing vietnam veteran photo at book signing. Annmargaret honoring a vietnam vet that meets her at one of her book signings. When ann saw the photo, tears came to her eyes and she called him one of her gentlemen from vietnam and said she. Jul 14, 2010 ann margret this is a good counterbalance story to the jane fonda vietnam woman of the year story.
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