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"Skies of Thunder" with Caroline Alexander
“Skies of Thunder”: Hear Caroline Alexander in conversation with John Curatola as she recounts a story of extraordinary human courage, where Allied tr...
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VideoGeneral Lesley J. McNair with Author Mark T. Calhoun
Join us in conversation with Mark Calhoun, PhD, author of General Lesley J. McNair: Unsung Architect of the US Army, an in-depth study of the man who ... -
VideoFields of Glory: Football in WWII with Bradford Pearson, Randy Roberts
“Fields of Glory: Football in World War II”: This session explores how America’s favorite game endured and evolved during one of history’s darkest tim... -
VideoArmies Afloat: How the Development of Amphibious Operations in Europe Helped Win WWII
“Armies Afloat: How the Development of Amphibious Operations in Europe Helped Win World War II”: Discussing his latest work, John Curatola explores th... -
VideoThe Ravensbrück Concentration Camp with Lynne Olson, Gwen Strauss
“Ravensbrück”: Hear about the lives of women imprisoned at the Ravensbrück concentration camp with discussions from authors Lynne Olson and Gwen Strau...
Past Events
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"Whiskey--From the Still to the Battlefield"
10/15/2021 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMJoin us at BB's Stage Door Canteen for a discussion on the history of whiskey—from the illicit stills during Prohibition to an era of refined tastes for American whiskeys after World War II (and the whiskey distilleries' pivot to support the wartime effort in the production of rubber and industrial alcohol).
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A Place of Our Own: Mexican American Veterans in the Post-War Southwest
10/13/2021 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMWorld War II was a watershed moment for Mexican Americans and their quest for equality—during the war, Mexican Americans served in the military and worked on the Home Front to support their country, and therefore, when it ended, were no longer willing to accept second-class citizenship.
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Big Band Autumn Swing
10/09/2021 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMJoin us for Big Band Autumn Swing at BB’s Stage Door Canteen!
