Check Six – 1973: Royal Guard Marches in the Presidential Inaugural Parade

Posted on Jan 20, 2021 in 1970's, Check Six

Twenty-four men from the Hawaii Air National Guard’s Royal Guard marched in the President Richard Nixon’s inaugural parade on January 20, 1973.

The unit, headed by Kapena Moku (SMSgt) Ted Hussey, was invited to Washington, DC by the Inaugural Committee. While they were there, the men were hosted by members of the Hawaii State Society.

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