[1976 MISSOURI ARMY NATIONAL GUARD RECRUITMENT COMMERCIAL]

Genre: Commercial

Year Published: 1976

Creator: missouri-army-national-guard

Description: This brief public service announcement from 1976 features Missouri Governor Christopher S. Bond. This is a Bicentennial-era recruitment PSA expressing gratitude to the men and women of the Missouri National Guard for their long-standing service to the nation, the state, and local communities. It highlights their history of responding to major national conflicts and state emergencies, crediting their dedication with helping make the country’s 200th birthday celebration possible. The message then encourages citizens to honor the Bicentennial in a meaningful way by volunteering, concluding with a call to contact the National Guard for more information about service opportunities. 0:21 — The public service announcement opens with a short, striking statement that draws attention to the idea of individual responsibility and standing alone in service. 0:22 — During the nation’s Bicentennial year, the speaker expresses sincere appreciation to the Missouri National Guard’s men and women for their dedication to the country, the state of Missouri, and their local communities. 0:33 — The message emphasizes that Missouri National Guard volunteers have consistently answered the call during every major conflict involving the United States, as well as in a wide range of state and local emergencies. 0:41 — Citizens are encouraged to celebrate the nation’s 200th birthday in a meaningful way by volunteering and serving during the Bicentennial year. 0:43 — The announcement concludes with a clear call to action, providing a toll-free phone number and suggesting contact with a local National Guard recruiter for those interested in becoming volunteers.

Complete Record: This brief public service announcement from 1976 features Missouri Governor Christopher S. Bond. This is a Bicentennial-era recruitment PSA expressing gratitude to the men and women of the Missouri National Guard for their long-standing service to the nation, the state, and local communities. It highlights their history of responding to major national conflicts and state emergencies, crediting their dedication with helping make the country’s 200th birthday celebration possible. The message then encourages citizens to honor the Bicentennial in a meaningful way by volunteering, concluding with a call to contact the National Guard for more information about service opportunities. 0:21 — The public service announcement opens with a short, striking statement that draws attention to the idea of individual responsibility and standing alone in service. 0:22 — During the nation’s Bicentennial year, the speaker expresses sincere appreciation to the Missouri National Guard’s men and women for their dedication to the country, the state of Missouri, and their local communities. 0:33 — The message emphasizes that Missouri National Guard volunteers have consistently answered the call during every major conflict involving the United States, as well as in a wide range of state and local emergencies. 0:41 — Citizens are encouraged to celebrate the nation’s 200th birthday in a meaningful way by volunteering and serving during the Bicentennial year. 0:43 — The announcement concludes with a clear call to action, providing a toll-free phone number and suggesting contact with a local National Guard recruiter for those interested in becoming volunteers.