Aug. 23, 2025

August 23, 1971: Two Letters and a Shack Full of Love

August 23, 1971: Two Letters and a Shack Full of Love

Send us a text On August 23, 1971, Sarah couldn’t stop writing to Dick. In the afternoon, she shares her Miami shopping adventures, buying a swimsuit and trying to look her best while pregnant. That night, she picks up her pen again, writing with longing, humor, and passion. Across two letters and eleven pages, she shows her devotion to her husband and the kind of love that could live happily in a shack on the floor—or surrounded by every comfort. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Thr...

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On August 23, 1971, Sarah couldn’t stop writing to Dick. In the afternoon, she shares her Miami shopping adventures, buying a swimsuit and trying to look her best while pregnant. That night, she picks up her pen again, writing with longing, humor, and passion. Across two letters and eleven pages, she shows her devotion to her husband and the kind of love that could live happily in a shack on the floor—or surrounded by every comfort.

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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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