Lieutenant Colonel Kelly, a member of the 1st Marine Division, is seen here engaging in a civic action in the village of Le Ti, Vietnam, on April 7, 1966. He is shaking hands with a local civilian named Eso after giving her a toy and some writing paper. Mr. Nhu can be seen observing the interaction. This photograph was taken by LCpl. Mennillo and is part of the collection showcasing American military activities during the Vietnam War. It is a Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) with the identification code A369031.

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