He kept his Vietnam story secret for decades

7 years ago
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Documentary filmmakers Lynn Novick and Ken Burns didn't know exactly who this soldier was when they chose him as the final "Tour of Duty" image in their 10-episode PBS project, "The Vietnam War." To her surprise, WCPO Anchor Kristyn Hartman recognized him immediately when she watched the film at home. "I replayed it probably 40 to 50 times. That's the thing ... it's not just an image. It's my father," Hartman said.

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