Dennis Kinney
Bio
Dennis Kinney joined the military in 1949, serving in the Army first and then later in the Air Force. His career in the military spanned from World War II through the Vietnam War. He suffered many injuries and diseases throughout his career, leading to his current classification of one hundred percent disabled. He describes contracting malaria and jungle rot in Guam as well as his car and plane crashes. He served as support for the Secret Service with President Eisenhower while in France. He explains that during his time in France, he had the opportunity to shake hands with Khrushchev and KGB agents.
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One Hundred Percent Disabled
Dennis Kinney describes the list of disabilities he accrued while serving in the military. He explains that his first disabilities came from malaria and jungle rot in Guam. He then explains his accidents in cars and planes crashing while on missions.
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Shaking Hands with the KGB
Dennis Kinney describes serving as support for the Secret Service for President Eisenhower in France. He explains that he was chosen due to his extensive knowledge of Paris. He describes shaking hands with Khrushchev and the KGB agents.
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A Typical Day
Dennis Kinney describes a typical day as a general's aid. He shares that they would perform air base and unit inspections. He recalls flying all over the Pacific with Major General Fay R. Upthegrove.
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Portrait of Dennis Kinney
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Subject : Dennis Kinney, soldier
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Welcome
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Cars and Soldier
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Soldier and Car
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Orly Air Base
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Posing
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Walking Around
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U.S. Air Force Aircraft
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Building
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Soldiers
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Air Base
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Aircraft
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Aircraft
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Three Friends
Title : Three Friends
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Street View of France
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Paris
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Paris!
Title : Paris!
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From Up Above
Title : From Up Above
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Paris: Skyview
Title : Paris: Skyview
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Streets of Paris
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Friends Traveling
Title : Friends Traveling
Coverage : France
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On the Road
Title : On the Road
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