Souvenirs Prohaska Quote
Finding the Lighter Norra Prohaska on finding the Twin Towers lighter: “There was one, one day, that came up and he was selling us lighters, and I believe I had...
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....
The “Grand Old Lady of Memorial Days” by Jennifer Carlson
...remind us of the true meaning of today; remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. While you enjoy the holiday, take a moment today to remember these veterans and their...
The Life and Letters of World War I Aerial Observer Lt. Mortimer M. Lawrence – January 1918
...today to write and I must get a little sleep tonight. Talked to Uncle Al on Friday. He didn’t leave till yesterday. Let Aunt Mary know I have gone as...
WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER 2014 EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
...by a grant from the Wisconsin Humanities Council, with funds from the National Endowment for Humanities. WHAT: Never Forgotten: Honoring Wisconsin’s Heroes (Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony) WHEN: Friday, Nov. 7,...
Victory in Europe, 1945
...on May 8, a day since marked by most Allies as VE Day. As Moscow was one hour ahead, ever after the Russians have celebrated Victory Day as May 9....
Wisconsin Was There: Desert Storm Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Persian Gulf War, Part II
...positions along the border prior to the ground assault. On the first day of the offensive the main advance was supposed to be on either flank of the front with...
Marking Time at 30 West Mifflin
...team laid out an exhibit plan in a timeline approach from the Civil War up to then-current day. Generally, the timeline of events is a good approach as it meets...
Remembering the Korean Armistice: 1,100 Days as a Prisoner of War
...the Chinese, who fed them unlimited rice but forced all prisoners to consume communist propaganda every day. The Chinese also allowed Krenz paper and pencils to write letters home. Using...