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"Lady Jessie: A Vietnam Story" Now Available to PBS Stations Nationwide

As of February 22, 2020, PBS stations across the country will have the opportunity to air Lady Jessie: A Vietnam Story. The documentary is being made available by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA).

From the NETA website: "Discover how a Reno casino owner’s generosity in sending thousands of care packages to troops in Vietnam forged life-changing friendships and a legacy in the sky. LADY JESSIE traces the true story of Reno casino owner Jessie Beck and Navy fighter pilot LCDR Richard 'Dick’ Perry."

View the listing on the NETA website.

NETA works to "connect public television people and ideas by providing quality programming, educational resources, professional development, management support, and national representation."

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