Watch The Big Picture - Not for Conquest

Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States.From the U.S. Army's THE BIG PICTURE television series, 1950-1975.This film is a Department of Defense (DoD) progress report on the goals and military posture of the U.S. Armed Forces. Secretary Robert S. McNamara reports on the Vietnam War buildup, DoD savings in defense expenditures in 1965, and increases in military effectiveness.This historical recording from the National Archives may contain variations in audio and video quality based on the limitations of the original source material.

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