National Memorial Day Concert

Col. Carlyle "Smitty" and Louise Harris Story

Preview: Season 2023 | 6m 55s

Col. Carlyle “Smitty” Harris (Ret.) was imprisoned by the North Vietnamese for 8 years, while his wife Louise stayed hopeful, resilient and strong on the home front. Through the use of the Tap Code, Smitty and his other POW cell mates, were able to remind each other that they were military officers trying to live, resist and come home with honor.

Aired: 05/18/23

Rating: NR

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The National Memorial Day Concert is made possible by Lockheed Martin, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans and is made possible by the National Park Service, the Corporation for …

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