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ARCHIVE PHOTO OF THE DAYToothpaste test in Vietnam, 1968
Stars and Stripes
June 19, 2017
Bob Cutts ©Stars and StripesDi An, South Vietnam, October, 1968: Replacement troops from the 1st Infantry Division, having gotten the word about the importance of dental care and the proper use of a toothbrush, try out the Army's new "super-toothpaste." Reviews of the paste, at least from a flavor standpoint, were not positive.
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