New York Times Best-Selling Author Jeff Shaara to Speak at 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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Oral History

...all interviews in the collection. Patrons may NOT make copies of the interviews without permission from WVM. Restrictions on other types of use may apply - please contact the WVM...

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Gather Stories of Your Family’s Veterans with Research Resources from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum

...the direction of someone who does. You can find our online genealogy resources on our website. The most commonly used resources are our Civil War, Spanish-American War, and World War...

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We Hope You Enjoyed the Tour

...Tour. JOIN OR GIVE TODAY! DONATE ONLINE: Click Here BECOME A MEMBER ONLINE: Click Here CALL: (608)261-0536 MAIL: You can mail your donation to: Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation 30 W....

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Vietnam countryside seen from a helicopter, soldier’s silhouette in the foreground.

Reflecting on PTSD: Experiences and Recovery

...of combat-related stress and PTSD from the First World War to the present. As part of PTSD Awareness Month, we also encourage you to explore WAR:RAW, our online exhibit featuring...

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FOX VALLEY VETERANS TELL THEIR STORIES

...Army Corps 1943 - 1946 Full Interview Here James R. Troxell Oshkosh, Wisconsin U.S. Navy, 1965 - 1968 Full Interview Here Carol A. Johnson Appleton, Wisconsin U.S. Navy, 1985 -...

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Wisconsin’s Fighting Flag by Kristine Zickuhr

...it was still years away from being official. As the Civil War carried on and more regiments signed up to fight, Wisconsin standardized its flags. An official design was approved...

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Medal of Honor Recipients

...Honor were approved in World War I and only 435 in World War II. During the Korean War, 131 Medals of Honor were awarded, and 240 were bestowed during the...

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Part V: THE END OF THE WAR

...million for the Allies alone during the entire operation. Bombing and blockade also emerged as possible options for use against Japan. Truman tentatively approved the invasion plan, with a landing...

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Wisconsin Veterans Museum History

...collections, and to display such collections as to make it instructive and attractive to visitors to the State Capitol.” Wisconsin Veterans Museum In 1989, Governor Tommy Thompson approved the acquisition...

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