August 21, 1971: Seven Letters, a Jukebox, and Roses Before Midnight
Send us a text On August 21, 1971 — the night before their first wedding anniversary — both of my parents wrote letters. My dad, in Vietnam, received a bundle of seven letters at once and counted down the days until R&R. My mom, pregnant in Miami, spent the day at the pool, celebrated with friends at the Town House, and ended the night with twelve red roses waiting for her — sent across the world from my dad. These letters capture the anticipation, humor, and tenderness of the day before ...
On August 21, 1971 — the night before their first wedding anniversary — both of my parents wrote letters. My dad, in Vietnam, received a bundle of seven letters at once and counted down the days until R&R. My mom, pregnant in Miami, spent the day at the pool, celebrated with friends at the Town House, and ended the night with twelve red roses waiting for her — sent across the world from my dad. These letters capture the anticipation, humor, and tenderness of the day before their first anniversary apart.
The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters exchanged between Capt. Richard Allgood and Capt. Sarah Allgood during the Vietnam War. Photos of the original letters, family snapshots, and behind-the-scenes commentary are available for supporters.
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