D-Day + 70: Honoring Wisconsin’s Heroes by Kevin Hampton

...invasion in history. Using the oral history collection from our archives, we are able to preserve the stories and accounts of Wisconsin’s heroes that took part in that historic event....

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John Greening: A Veteran in the Spotlight by Andrea Hoffman

...in 1953, although not without experiencing some harrowing situations first. Greening made sure that this cap along with nearly 30 other objects, his photo albums, papers and oral history became...

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The Archivist Chronicles: Civil War History Mystery

...the rich historical resources available at WVM, were able to bring the story of Courtland Larkin back to life through the poem and photos he carried 150 years ago. Thousands...

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WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM HOSTS “THE LIFE OF A SCOUT SNIPER IN IRAQ” PRESENTATION

...Veterans Museum (30 W. Mifflin St, Madison). For more information, visit www.wisvetsmuseum.com/events. The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is an educational activity of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and is located...

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Wisconsin Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission Kicks Off the 150th Commemoration of the Civil War with a Special Program at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum

...30 W. Mifflin St., across the street from the State Capitol. Visit our website at www.WisVetsMuseum.com. -30- 201 West Washington Avenue | Madison, Wisconsin 53707 1-800-WIS-VETS | WisVets@dva.wisconsin.gov | WisVets.com...

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Wisconsin Veterans Museum and W. Britain’s Military Miniature Company Team-Up to Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War

...Affairs and is located at 30 W. Mifflin St., across the street from the State Capitol. For more information go to www.wisvetsmuseum.com. -30- 201 West Washington Avenue | Madison, Wisconsin...

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WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM KICKS OFF 2014 WITH NEW EVENTS AND SPEAKERS

...of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and is located at 30 W. Mifflin St., across from the State Capitol. For more information, visit www.wisvetsmuseum.com. -30- 201 West Washington Avenue...

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The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Earns 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

...opinions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide, including China under daodao.com. *Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, worldwide, January 2013 **Source: Google Analytics, worldwide data, March 2013 -30-...

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The Story of One Wisconsin WASP: Happy Landings, the Jeanette Kapus Story

...at St. Ambrose College and flight training at Cram Field. While Kapus worked and studied and the war intensified, famed flier Jacqueline “Jackie” Cochran was struggling with how to best...

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2011 Fall Programs at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum

...W. Mifflin St., across the street from the State Capitol. For more information go to www.WisVetsMuseum.com. -30- 201 West Washington Avenue | Madison, Wisconsin 53707 1-800-WIS-VETS | WisVets@dva.wisconsin.gov | WisVets.com...

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