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. Once a year in 'Washington, D.C., the famous third Infantry Regiment, the Old Guard, combines with the United States Army Band to present to the public a pageant of military skills and colorful traditions.
Today's THE BIG PICTURE cameras take you onto the scene and present "Prelude to Taps."
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