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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Dr. Allan Millett
The Origins of the Forgotten War: Korea 1945 - 1950
Dr. Allan Millett is the Ambrose Professor of History and the Director, Eisenhower Center for American Studies at the University of New Orleans. A former endowed professor of military history at The Ohio State University (1969—2005), Millett is the winner of the 2008 Pritzker Prize in military history. He has already written or edited four books on the Korean War and a fifth is in production. The ROK Ministry of Defense has recognized his work on the Korean War. His lecture is based on Volume I, The War for Korea: A House Burning (University Press of Kansas, 2005).
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Donald L. Miller
Does Bombing Work: The Lessons of Dresden
The John Henry MacCracken Professor of History at Lafayette College, Miller has hosted the series “A Biography of America” on PBS and has appeared in numerous other PBS programs in the “American Experience” series, as well as in programs on the History Channel. He is the author of eight previous books, among them the prize-winning “City of the Century: The Epic of Chicago and the Making of America”, “The Story of World War II”, “D-Days in the Pacific” and “Masters of the Air: America's Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany”.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Senator George S. McGovern
Wars Past and Present
The National World War II Museum presents a special appearance by distinguished senator and World War II veteran George S. McGovern. Senator McGovern’s presentation, “Wars Past and Present” will draw parallels between the Civil War, World War II and the world we live in today based on his own experiences as well as his new book, Abraham Lincoln.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Rick Atkinson
Bringing Back the Dead: History, Memory, and Writing About War
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author of best sellers "An Army at Dawn" and "The Day of Battle".
These books are the first two volumes of Mr. Atkinson’s trilogy on the U.S. Army in World War II.
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Carlo D’Este
Warlord: A Life of Winston Churchill at War 1874–1945
March 4, 2009
World renowned historian and bestselling author of "Decision in Normandy", "Patton: A Genius for War" and "Eisenhower: A Soldier’s Life" discusses his most recent book, "Warlord: A Life of Winston Churchill at War 1874–1945".
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Veterans Panel
Fighting for Democracy: The Veterans’ Perspectives
February 7, 2009
In conjunction with the exhibition Fighting for Democracy: Who is the “We” in “We the People”?, the Museum hosted a panel of veterans who experienced first-hand the fight for freedom abroad and equality at home.
| Lt. Col. Henry Cervantes | Hispanic American who piloted B-17’s in the 100th Bomb Group in Europe, 1944-1945 |
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Domingo Los Banos |
Filipino American who served in the Pacific with the 1st Filipino Regiment |
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Calvin Moret |
African American pilot in the Tuskegee Airmen |
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Charles N. Shay |
Penobscot Indian who served as a medic in the 1st Infantry Division, from D-Day to VE Day |
Click here for Part 1 | Part 2
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Alex Kershaw
Liberators: Three Americans who helped free Europe from Nazism
January 7, 2009
Historian and best-selling author of "The Bedford Boys", "The Longest Winter", and "The Few", follows three Americans and their paths through Europe during World War II.
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Tom Brokaw
Uncle Sam Wants You!
December 5, 2008
Former NBC Nightly News anchor and author of five bestselling books, including "The Greatest Generation" and "Boom!", discusses the lasting legacy of the World War II Generation.
Click here for Part 1 (29:12)| Part 2 (27:30)
Read Governor Pete Wilson's tribute to Tom Brokaw here.
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General John W. “Jack” Vessey
WWII in the Rear View Mirror of One Veteran
November 8, 2008
WWII veteran, recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross and Presidential Medal of Freedom, and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff talks about how the men he served with in WWII affected his decades-long career in the military.
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