| As part of the exhibition Real to Reel: Hollywood and WWII, the Museum will showcase its collection of World War II newsreels, training films and period documentaries covering battles, propaganda, Women in the War and soldiers’ health concerns. For more information, call 504-527-6012 x 229.
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| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Lagniappe Lecture: “Soldier Slaves” and the Quest for Justice |
| James Parkinson will speak about his book Soldier Slaves, Abandoned by the White House, Courts and Congress, recounting his efforts to obtain compensation for U.S. soldiers who were used as slave laborers following their capture on Bataan. A lawyer, Mr. Parkinson invested six years of his time in court and in the halls of Congress in a quest for justice. Ultimately, the case was lost in the courts and when Parkinson turned to Congress, the Bush administration twice killed the legislation. After reading Soldier Slaves, Tom Brokaw wrote: “This long overdue story of great court courage and great suffering rewarded with great injustice should be required reading for every member of Congress. It is a tale to make you at once proud and angry.” Book signing to follow. This lecture is free. For more information call 504-527-6012 x 225. |
| 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Beyond the Call of Duty - The National World War II Museum and USS Midway Museum to honor Medal of Honor recipients |
| Join The National World War II Museum and the USS Midway Museum as they present the surviving Congressional Medal of Honor recipients of World War II with their highest honors: The American Spirit Award from The National World War II Museum and The Midway American Patriot Award from The USS Midway Museum.
On Saturday, May 24, 2008, Memorial Day Weekend, we will gather on the USS Midway in beautiful San Diego Harbor to commemorate the valiant service of these soldiers, seamen and airmen and to salute those who didn’t make it back. Don’t miss this opportunity to say “Thank you”.
The USS Midway was the longest serving naval aircraft carrier in the nation’s history, from its commissioning in March 1945 during World War II through its final mission in Operation Desert Storm in 1991. In time of peace and war, the Midway continually set the standard for naval aviation excellence by its officers and crew; and, is an enduring symbol of freedom, liberty and peace in our country. The National World War II Museum is proud to partner with the USS Midway Museum for this special tribute to this remarkable group of World War II veterans.
This spectacular event will kick off at 5:00 pm and last until 10:00 pm. Sponsorship packages begin at $10,000; Individual tickets are $500 each.
For more information, please contact Karen Louise Crain at 888-813-3329 x 334 or karen.crain@nationalww2museum.org.
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