Jan. 22, 2026

January 21, 1972: Holding a Family Across a War

January 21, 1972: Holding a Family Across a War

Send us a text On January 21, 1972, Sarah and Dick Allgood write to each other from two different worlds — one from home with their newborn daughter, and one from Vietnam, counting down the days until he can finally return. These are no longer letters between two people imagining a family. They are letters from two parents holding one together — across a war. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters exchanged betw...

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On January 21, 1972, Sarah and Dick Allgood write to each other from two different worlds — one from home with their newborn daughter, and one from Vietnam, counting down the days until he can finally return.


These are no longer letters between two people imagining a family.

They are letters from two parents holding one together — across a war.

Support the show


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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https://buymeacoffee.com/theallgoodslove


Visit the official website: https://www.theallgoodslove.com