US UCLA Library Special Collections, A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library, Box 951575, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575. Email: spec-coll@library.ucla.edu. Phone: (310) 825-4988
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BIG MOMENT FOR A BOY--Tran Quang Dung, 11, gets a ride on back of tightrope artist Philippe Petit 25 feet above the ground during a performance of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus for 4,000 Vietnamese refugees at Camp Pendleton. "I was not afraid," said the young volunteer. "I want to do the same thing when I grow up." It was first circus any refugee had seen.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Refugees Refugees, Vietnamese--California, Southern Entertainment People Refugee camps--California--San Diego County Circus performers--United States Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows
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