Da Nang, South Vietnam, Aug. 15, 1968: Vietnamese sailors watch hundreds of Vietnamese fishermen from the coast villages near the Army of the Republic of Vietnam’s I Corps’ base take part in boat races with their fishing boats. The colorful event was part of ARVN I Corps’ 11th anniversary activities.

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