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Johnny Cash Visits Rison, Arkansas for Johnny Cash Day
KAIT-TV
Johnny Cash arrives in Rison, Arkansas by train for Johnny Cash Day. Cash receives the key to the city and serves as the parade's Grand Marshall, riding in a car with his wife, June Carter Cash. Footage shows Cash performing a portion of Ring of Fire at a concert on the Rison School football field.
Date: 1976
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Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage in Arkansas
KAIT-TV
Footage of the Arkansas portion of the Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage to Pennsylvania. Scenes include the Arkansas encampment and the wagons traveling along Highway 70 in Monroe County.
Date: 1976
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Jonesboro High School 1973 Graduation at Tornado-Damaged Site
KAIT-TV
Footage of portions of the 1973 Jonesboro High School Graduation ceremony held at the storm-damaged high school grounds after the May 27th tornado. Footage includes graduates marching, highlights of a student speech and the singing of the school song.
Date: 1973
