Terence Cardinal Cooke, in December 1969, is seen talking to members of the 1st Marine Regiment on hill 55, located 13 miles Southwest of Da Nang in Vietnam. This photograph captures a moment during Cardinal Cooke's Christmas tour of Vietnam, as part of his religious activities. The image was taken by Cpl La Brecque and is credited to the Defense Department.

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