Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment gather for a memorial service in Vietnam on September 27, 1969. Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale can be seen in attendance. In the background, crosses and a color guard are visible. This photo captures a solemn moment of remembrance during the Vietnam War.

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