October 22, 1971: My Parents, Their Letters, and Me
Send us a text On October 22, 1971, my parents had been married for one year, two months, and one day — and they were seven months into the pregnancy that would become me. My dad was in Vietnam, still flying missions, and my mom was in San Antonio, feeling her belly move and counting down the days until he came home. Their letters today are full of love, humor, and everyday life — but for me, they’re also the story of how I began. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of ...
On October 22, 1971, my parents had been married for one year, two months, and one day — and they were seven months into the pregnancy that would become me. My dad was in Vietnam, still flying missions, and my mom was in San Antonio, feeling her belly move and counting down the days until he came home. Their letters today are full of love, humor, and everyday life — but for me, they’re also the story of how I began.
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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