Prisoners of war from the Navy and Air Force take a pause at Hickam Air Force Base, Honolulu, Hawaii during their return to American soil on February 14, 1973. The photo captures the first group of prisoners during "Operation Homecoming," marking their repatriation. This historical image was taken by Sgt Dotson of FMFPac Hawaii. (Photograph: Sgt Dotson / Defense Dept. MARINE CORPS)

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Size: 3328px × 2106px
Photo credit: © piemags/NBV / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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