Just a Few C.B.I. G.I.s Back from the War
...public’s interest—the China-Burma-India Theater became known as the “Forgotten Theater” despite its strategic significance during the war. In the early 1940s, the US was eager to support China in their...
Victory in the Pacific Part VI: A Better World Shall Emerge
Four days after Emperor Hirohito’s broadcast, a delegation of Japanese officials flew via Ie Shima to the Philippines to receive instructions about putting the surrender info effect. General Douglas...
Juneteenth: How Wisconsin Was There at the Beginning
...didn’t go into effect, however, until the start of the new year in 1863. The Proclamation was without a doubt a major turning point in the war. No longer could...
Giving Opportunities in 2021-2022
...educational initiatives at the WVM. Planned Giving Gifts of Appreciated Stock A contribution of long-term appreciated securities entitles you to a charitable deduction equal to the fair market value of...
Marcia Anderson, the Trailblazer
...Odell Niblett volunteered for Vietnam. Anderson scored high enough to go on active duty; however, she decided to go with the Reserves. Anderson reported to Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, for...
WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM ANNOUNCES SMITHSONIAN AFFILIATION
...that develops long-term collaborative partnerships with museums, educational, and cultural organizations to enrich communities with Smithsonian resources. The long-term goal of Smithsonian Affiliations is to facilitate a two-way relationship among...
Give Now
...A contribution of long-term appreciated securities entitles you to a charitable deduction equal to the fair market value of the securities. This option allows you to avoid paying capital gains...
WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM AND PARTNERS TO HOST “WORLD WAR 100: A CENTENNIAL SYMPOSIUM”
...and initiatives. To learn more about the Commission activities, visit worldwar1centennial.org # # # Wisconsin Veterans Museum · 30 West Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703 · 608.267.1799 www.WisVetsMuseum.com · www.facebook.com/WisconsinVeteransMuseum...
Smithsonian Chooses Museum for Community Engagement Program
...begin to heal historic divisions and foster a new peace.” Smithsonian Affiliations is a national outreach program that develops long-term, collaborative partnerships with museums, educational, and cultural organizations to share...
WISCONSIN HISTORY TOUR ALONG WITH THE WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM CELEBRATES VETERANS DAY
...7:30 pm, doors open at 7:00 pm. For information visit https://www.wisconsinhistorytour.org/Route/Cities/Kenosha.aspx. About Wisconsin Historical Society The Wisconsin Historical Society, founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active...