Wisconsin Was There: Desert Storm Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Persian Gulf War, Part I

...had exceeded 80,000 by February 18th and estimates of Iraqi war dead were rumored to be approaching 100,000. To date, less than 100 American soldiers had been killed in action,...

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Book a Speaker

...case studies from the battle and the museum’s exhibits, this talk explores important lessons for leaders of any organization. KOREAN WAR The Korean War: An Overview Korea was an active...

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Remembering the Korean Armistice: 1,100 Days as a Prisoner of War

On July 27, 1953, an armistice was signed that began a ceasefire between North Korea and South Korea, although occasional hostilities flare between the two countries continue to this day....

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

...members educate more than 30,000 schoolchildren and welcome some 100,000 visitors. For more on the Museum’s main gallery exhibits, collections and events, log on to www.WisVetsMuseum.com. Contact: Karen Burch Senior...

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Membership

...tour (upon request) Individual recognition on League of Honor Wall One-year Smithsonian Affiliate Membership* Option to become a PLUS member at any non-corporate annual membership level for an additional $20...

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WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM FEATURES “WAR : RAW HEALING MILITARY TRAUMA THROUGH EXPRESSIVE ART” EXHIBIT

...the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wis. For more information on program participation, visit www.a4th.org. The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is an educational activity of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs...

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The Life and Letters of World War I Aerial Observer Lt. Mortimer M. Lawrence – June 1917

...think you could stand it to have me come home on the 5:12 P.M. C. & N.W. on Saturday June 16th and stay until 5:20 Sunday P.M.? I think I...

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The Life and Letters of World War I Aerial Observer Lt. Mortimer M. Lawrence – December 1917

...our Christmas dinner at three o’clock this afternoon and it sure was a dandy. I enclose my place card & menu also a little note which I have attached. Please...

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Oral History

...of the interviews are conducted by staff or trained adult volunteers. We also have interviews in the collection that were donated by individuals or a variety of organizations statewide and...

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WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM AWARDED GRANT BY INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES

...generations, and more accessible to the public. Once the project is complete, all the photos will be available for viewing online. “Our Wisconsin Civil War veterans bravely fought for equality...

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