Before achieving worldwide fame in the mid-1970s, a young John Travolta appeared in a U.S. Army recruiting commercial in 1973. The clean-cut, upbeat spot was part of the "Today's Army Wants to Join You" campaign and featured Travolta marching and singing with other hopefuls before he landed his breakout role on Welcome Back, Kotter in 1975. | History In Pictures
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Before achieving worldwide fame in the mid-1970s, a young John Travolta appeared in a U.S. Army recruiting commercial in 1973. The clean-cut, upbeat spot was part of the "Today's Army Wants to Join You" campaign and featured Travolta marching and singing with other hopefuls before he landed his breakout role on Welcome Back, Kotter in 1975. | History In Pictures
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