Ballad of the Green Berets" | Ed Sullivan Show | 55 years ago today, Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler debuted his song "Ballad of the Green Berets" on the Ed Sullivan Show. SSG
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On this day in history, March 5, 1966, patriotic song 'The Ballad of the Green Berets' hits No. 1 | Fox News
Ballad of the Green Berets" | Ed Sullivan Show | 55 years ago today, Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler debuted his song "Ballad of the Green Berets" on the Ed Sullivan Show. SSG
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On this day in history, March 5, 1966, patriotic song 'The Ballad of the Green Berets' hits No. 1 | Fox News
Ballad of the Green Berets" | Ed Sullivan Show | 55 years ago today, Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler debuted his song "Ballad of the Green Berets" on the Ed Sullivan Show. SSG
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