1971 Press Photo Colonel Oran Henderson smiles after acquitted of My Lai coverup

Colonel Oran K. Henderson, 51, smiled broadly after a seven-officer court-martial jury acquitted him of all My Lai coverup charges. His court martial at the 1st Army headquarters post began August 23. Henderson said he was going home to put up his Christmas tree and relax after the verdict was read by Major General Charles N. Mount,Jr., court president.

Photo is dated 1971.

Photo measures 8 x 10.5 inches.