I am presenting three World War II programs in the Netherlands this month.
Saturday, October 24 2015, 13.00 (1:00 p.m.)
The Liberators. Reconstructing Army and Air Corps World War II Military Service
During 1944 and 1945, thousands of men and women serving in the U.S. Army and Army Air Forces, fought to defeat Germany and liberate Europe. Their stories are those of life and death, hope, friendship, love, memories of those left behind, and dreams of the future.
Many questions surround the service history of these men and women. How does one conduct research from Europe? What records are available and how can they be accessed? How can individuals connect with families of the fallen, the sweethearts, or who shared their homes during the war? And finally, how can we preserve their stories?
This program will be held at the CRASH ’40-45 Museum in Aalsmeerderbrug, Netherlands.
Stories of Our Past
The past is all around us. No matter where we live, there are stories that bind us together and link the past to the present. This is especially true when we think about World War II. All we have to do is open the door to the past and walk through. There we will discover the people, places, and events which have stories to share. Stories which help us remember and honor those who fought and died, and those left behind at home.Where do we find the stories of our past? How can we capture them? How can we tell the stories of the past so the people, places, and events will not be forgotten? How do we honor the memory of those who died? And, how do we instill these stories and love of country in our children?Listen to the stories of the Liberators, their families, the fallen, the civilians, those who adopt graves today, and those who preserve the stories of World War II. Learn ways to preserve those stories so they are passed to future generations. Through our stories, the past will come alive and all those who lived will not be forgotten.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015, 19.30 (7:30 p.m.)
The Liberators. Reconstructing Army and Air Corps World War II Military Service
During 1944 and 1945, thousands of men and women serving in the U.S. Army and Army Air Forces, fought to defeat Germany and liberate Europe. Their stories are those of life and death, hope, friendship, love, memories of those left behind, and dreams of the future.
Many questions surround the service history of these men and women. How does one conduct research from Europe? What records are available and how can they be accessed? How can individuals connect with families of the fallen, the sweethearts, or who shared their homes during the war? And finally, how can we preserve their stories?
This program will be held at the National Liberation Museum 1944-1945 in Groesbeek, Netherlands. Read about it in Dutch here.
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