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Christmas / POW's #24248

ABC Evening News for Tuesday, Dec 25, 1973
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(Studio) Govt. and Communist troops violate cease-fire provisions in Indochina. For 1st Christmas in 10 years, no Americans fight in Vietnam. POW's celebrate 1st Christmas since their release.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner

(Virginia Beach, Virginia) Release of Captain Jeremiah Denton shown. Now Admiral Denton with family in Virginia Beach for 1st Christmas in many years [DENTON - says entire family senses meaning of this Christmas.] [Mrs. Jane DENTON - attempts to express her joy.] [Admiral DENTON - thanks all Americans for sticking by POW's. Praises President Nixon for his actions.] Asked about special wish for world. [DENTON - wishes for peace.] Gift opening at Denton home shown. Spiritual meaning of Christmas extremely important to Denton family.
REPORTER: Virginia Sherwood

Reporter(s):
Reasoner, Harry;
Sherwood, Virginia
Duration:
00:05:10

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