August 2021
WWI America at The Wright Museum
WWI America Although it was fought thousands of miles away, World War I transformed the United States from a relatively provincial power on the world stage to a full-fledged global, military-industrial leader, held together by a newly powerful federal government and charged with confident patriotism. This is the America that dominates popular memory: the saturated hues of patriotic posters, jubilant crowds at Liberty Loan rallies, the ranks of manly Doughboys, and hearty choruses of “Over There.”
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WWI America Although it was fought thousands of miles away, World War I transformed the United States from a relatively provincial power on the world stage to a full-fledged global, military-industrial leader, held together by a newly powerful federal government and charged with confident patriotism. This is the America that dominates popular memory: the saturated hues of patriotic posters, jubilant crowds at Liberty Loan rallies, the ranks of manly Doughboys, and hearty choruses of “Over There.”
Find out more »The Beantown Girls by Jane Healey
Lecture and book signing by Jane Healey In The Beantown Girls, author Jane Healey places us to the final harrowing months of World War II in Europe, and brings it painfully, beautifully, heartbreakingly alive. A literary critic said of the novel: “Through the eyes of Fiona Denning, a Red Cross Clubmobile worker, and her colleagues, we witness firsthand not only acts of courage and sacrifice, but also the romantic bonds that grow even during the horrors of war. Healey’s superb…
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WWI America Although it was fought thousands of miles away, World War I transformed the United States from a relatively provincial power on the world stage to a full-fledged global, military-industrial leader, held together by a newly powerful federal government and charged with confident patriotism. This is the America that dominates popular memory: the saturated hues of patriotic posters, jubilant crowds at Liberty Loan rallies, the ranks of manly Doughboys, and hearty choruses of “Over There.”
Find out more »WWI America at The Wright Museum
WWI America Although it was fought thousands of miles away, World War I transformed the United States from a relatively provincial power on the world stage to a full-fledged global, military-industrial leader, held together by a newly powerful federal government and charged with confident patriotism. This is the America that dominates popular memory: the saturated hues of patriotic posters, jubilant crowds at Liberty Loan rallies, the ranks of manly Doughboys, and hearty choruses of “Over There.”
Find out more »WWI America at The Wright Museum
WWI America Although it was fought thousands of miles away, World War I transformed the United States from a relatively provincial power on the world stage to a full-fledged global, military-industrial leader, held together by a newly powerful federal government and charged with confident patriotism. This is the America that dominates popular memory: the saturated hues of patriotic posters, jubilant crowds at Liberty Loan rallies, the ranks of manly Doughboys, and hearty choruses of “Over There.”
Find out more »WWI America at The Wright Museum
WWI America Although it was fought thousands of miles away, World War I transformed the United States from a relatively provincial power on the world stage to a full-fledged global, military-industrial leader, held together by a newly powerful federal government and charged with confident patriotism. This is the America that dominates popular memory: the saturated hues of patriotic posters, jubilant crowds at Liberty Loan rallies, the ranks of manly Doughboys, and hearty choruses of “Over There.”
Find out more »WWI America at The Wright Museum
WWI America Although it was fought thousands of miles away, World War I transformed the United States from a relatively provincial power on the world stage to a full-fledged global, military-industrial leader, held together by a newly powerful federal government and charged with confident patriotism. This is the America that dominates popular memory: the saturated hues of patriotic posters, jubilant crowds at Liberty Loan rallies, the ranks of manly Doughboys, and hearty choruses of “Over There.”
Find out more »WWI America at The Wright Museum
WWI America Although it was fought thousands of miles away, World War I transformed the United States from a relatively provincial power on the world stage to a full-fledged global, military-industrial leader, held together by a newly powerful federal government and charged with confident patriotism. This is the America that dominates popular memory: the saturated hues of patriotic posters, jubilant crowds at Liberty Loan rallies, the ranks of manly Doughboys, and hearty choruses of “Over There.”
Find out more »WWI America at The Wright Museum
WWI America Although it was fought thousands of miles away, World War I transformed the United States from a relatively provincial power on the world stage to a full-fledged global, military-industrial leader, held together by a newly powerful federal government and charged with confident patriotism. This is the America that dominates popular memory: the saturated hues of patriotic posters, jubilant crowds at Liberty Loan rallies, the ranks of manly Doughboys, and hearty choruses of “Over There.”
Find out more »Dear Sis, A One Woman Play by Catherine Ladnier at The Wright Museum
A One Woman Play by Catherine Ladnier Journey through the tumultuous years of World War II through the letters of one American soldier to his sister on the home front. Eva Lee Brown kept the home fires burning on the family farm in South Carolina while her brother, Bill, served in the China Burma India theatre of war. Eva Lee’s letters to Bill chronicled the day to-day-life of their little town. Bill’s letters to Eva were homilies about his duties…
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WWI America Although it was fought thousands of miles away, World War I transformed the United States from a relatively provincial power on the world stage to a full-fledged global, military-industrial leader, held together by a newly powerful federal government and charged with confident patriotism. This is the America that dominates popular memory: the saturated hues of patriotic posters, jubilant crowds at Liberty Loan rallies, the ranks of manly Doughboys, and hearty choruses of “Over There.”
Find out more »A Dedication to the Memorial Walkway at Wright Museum
Outdoor dedication of the Wright Museum’s new Memorial Garden Walkway.
Find out more »Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era
Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »The Ghost Army – World War II Lecture & Book Signing
Lecture and book signing by Author Rick Beyers 7.00-8.00 pm / Admission $15 non-members, $12 members In the summer of 1944, a handpicked group of young GIs landed in France to conduct a secret mission. Armed with truckloads of inflatable tanks, a massive collection of sound-effects records, and more than a few tricks up their sleeves, they created a traveling road show of deception on the battlefields of Europe, with the German Army as their audience. The Ghost Army is…
Find out more »Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era
Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era
Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era
Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era
Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »The Truth About Lies: Deception Plans in World War II
Lecture by Dr. Marion Dorsey Winning battles requires fighting and supplies, but sometimes tricks can turn the tide in one side’s favor. The Allies considered and implemented a variety of deceptions, sometimes massive ones, against the Axis powers. From the invasion of Sicily to the landings at Normandy, the Allies benefited from lies and deceptions that started before the first shots were fired and spread well beyond the battlefield. Marion Dorsey is an associate professor of history and a core…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era
Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era
Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »The Burning Monk: The Story Behind One of the Vietnam War’s Most Famous Photos
Lecture by Dr. Edward G. Miller In June 1963, American journalist Malcolm Browne captured one of the most famous photographs of all time: the self-immolation of the Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc. What caused Quang Duc to take his life in such a shocking and painful way? In his lecture, Edward Miller reveals the behind-the-scenes story of the power struggle in South Vietnam that led to Quang Duc’s act, and how the monk’s death shaped the subsequent course of…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era
Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era
Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »VJ Day Film at The Wright’s Museum
A special documentary film about Victory in Japan Day will be shown at noon in the DuQuoin Education Center.
Find out more »Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era
Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era
Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era
Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era
Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era
Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »The American St. Nick: Lecture & Book Signing at Wright Museum
It’ s December 1944, and knowing they would not be home for Christmas, battle weary GIs throw a holiday party for the children of Wiltz, Luxembourg. Ten days later the town is all but destroyed during the Battle of the Bulge. Wiltz however never forgot the kindness of the Americans and for 30 years searched for the GIs in hopes of bringing them back once more. This is that incredible story, told by author Peter Lion. Peter Lion is…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era
Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »9/11 Memorial Ceremony at The Wright Museum
From 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. on September 11th, the Wright Museum will host the annual 9-11 ceremony organized by Robert and Lindy Visio. For information regarding this event contact the Visios at n2862b@gmail.com.
Find out more »Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era
Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era
Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »An American Solo: Story of Col. Norman Phillips (USAF retired)
Documentary film presentation Admission $15 non-members, $12 members This is a fun, fast-paced biopic about Colonel Norman Phillips. No one has squeezed more out of 98 years than Phillips, and he tells his own story with clarity, candor, and charisma. Raised by illiterate, immigrant grandparents, Phillips grew up to become a decorated World War II fighter pilot, mentor to future astronauts, and a Vietnam vet as well as an artist, teacher, and novelist. 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Pre-lecture meet Norman Phillips,…
Find out more »Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era
Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era
Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era
Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era
Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »Moving On & Hanging On: The Complex Legacy of the Vietnam War for the US
Lecture by Professor Kurk Dorsey Fifty years have passed since the United States began to disentangle itself from the war in Vietnam. Yet the war is still meshed into American society, politics, and foreign policy. In this illustrated lecture, Kurk Dorsey discusses some of the ways in which the Vietnam War continues to influence the United States years after U.S. troops finally left Saigon in 1975. Professor Kurk Dorsey, Department Chair, has taught history at the University of New…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »October 2021
Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era
Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »1946 Film: The Best Years of Our Lives at The Wright Museum
Film staring Myrna Loy, Dana Andrews and Fredric March In honor of the 76th anniversary of the end of WWII the Wright Museum presents the 1946 William Wyler film: The Best Years of Our Lives. This program is free thanks to Edward Jones, Kevin Lawlor, Financial Advisor The story concentrates on the social re-adjustment of three World War II servicemen, each from a different station of society. The crisis each veteran faced upon arriving home is a microcosm of the…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
Find out more »The Film “The American St. Nick” at The Wright Museum
The film “The American St. Nick” is based on the book by the same name by author Peter Lion. Lion will be present for the screening and will discuss the making of the film by the WWII Foundation’s Tim Gray. Lion spoke about his book at the Wright Museum on September 12, 2021. This is a wonderful opportunity to actually see the people, places and events that comprise the true story of how a handful of American GIs bring Christmas…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era World War II was a defining event in the lives of virtually all Americans. Whether they served in the military or worked on the home front, the war had a dramatic effect on daily life. In light of this, many Americans created and collected mementoes that they felt would serve as a lasting reminder of this pivotal experience. These keepsakes fulfilled different purposes, from honoring a fallen comrade to reminding a sweetheart…
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