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The Pride of the Dakotas

56m 35s

“They come from small places, and they do a big thing.” SDPB presents a documentary about the marching band at SDSU, The Pride of the Dakotas. For over 100 years the band has represented the school and the spirit of South Dakota to people across the state and the nation.

Aired: 11/16/22
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Extras
Clark Mola served 2 tours in Vietnam and flew over 2000 combat hours.
Clark Mola returns to Vietnam for his second tour of duty.
Clark and Anita Mola share stories and memories of Clarks service during the Vietnam War.
Clark Mola reflects on the 50 anniversary of the Tet Offensive
The story of World War II ace & South Dakota Governor Joe Foss
World War II stories that were shared with South Dakota Public Broadcasting in 2001.
An estimated 26,000 South Dakotans served in the Korean War. These are some of their stories.
Vietnam War veterans recounting some of their most poignant memories of their time overseas
The spirit of the residents of Galena, SD is the reason it’s a “ghost town that refuses to die.”
Dwight in Denmark is a film about an easy-to-ignore old man from rural Iowa who is a culture hero.