Finis la Guerre: The Eleventh Hour and the End of World War I

...the Ottoman Empire on October 30th, and Austria-Hungary on November 3rd), the end was rumored to be near though no one knew just exactly when. By November 7th, rumors finally...

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MEDIA COVERAGE FOR NEW DISPLAY CASE COMMEMORATING 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY

...Toronto City News, May 31st, 2019 The Washington Times, May 31st, 2019 Winona Daily News, May 31st, 2019 Wiscnews.com, May 31st, 2019 WKOW, May 31st, 2019 WPR, May 31st, 2019...

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Honoring LGBTQ+ Veterans of Wisconsin

...the briefing officer for the NAG, Reed was involved in Operation Market Time. Operation Market Time was a United States Navy effort to advise the Republic of Vietnam Navy on...

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Madison Cemetery Tours

...to toggle the scene ribbon on and off. Videos The videos you will encounter are linked to YouTube. When the video is complete, simply close the video window by clicking...

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COPY_Virtual Tour_FINAL DRAFT

...Click on the icon to toggle the scene ribbon on and off. Videos The videos you will encounter are linked to YouTube. When the video is complete, simply close the...

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WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM AND PARTNERS TO HOST “WORLD WAR 100: A CENTENNIAL SYMPOSIUM”

Contact: Karen Burch Senior Marketing Specialist (608) 264-6086 karen.burch@dva.wisconsin.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM AND PARTNERS TO HOST “WORLD WAR 100: A CENTENNIAL SYMPOSIUM” Conference marks centennial...

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Book Talk with Diane Amato – All the News From Home: A World War II Story of Family, Loyalty, and Love

All The News From Home is based on 368 government issued V Mail letters sent to Joseph G Amato (George) while he was stationed in England as an embalmer for...

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WORLD WAR I STORIES FROM A CENTURY AGO TOLD IN VETS’ OWN WORDS IS A FIRST FOR WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM

...who served our country during World War I are irreplaceable and we’re honored to share their stories with our visitors,” said Telzrow. The museum is open 9 a.m. to 4:30...

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America250

...things they love about America, as we continue to strive for “a more perfect union.” Taking part in America’s Invitation is easy — visit stories.america250.org to share photos, videos, artwork,...

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Juneteenth: How Wisconsin Was There at the Beginning

...freed people in the city of Galveston, not only hearing the news but then seeing men like them wearing the blue wool uniform of the United States Army and bringing...

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