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French Dukes Precision Drill Team

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Billy Bojack Drumwright

Michael Bridges

Carl James Johnson

Larry Young Jr.

Sharon Gillespie

William J. Thomson III

Filmmaker Frederic M. Culpepper tells the story of Ann Arbor's legendary drill team, The French Dukes. Told through the memories of members and those who watched in awe, the rise of the Dukes from an idea to an internationally-known team is accompanied by photographs and articles from the time.

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