Before World War II, women’s positions in the military were limited. With the changing times of World War II, modern warfare called for a more active and present role for women in the Armed Forces. Not only were droves of women volunteering for nursing, but...
Good afternoon everyone,First, I want to send a giant THANK YOU out to everyone who has made this one of the best summers at the Memorial. From the 70th Anniversary Ceremony to Day Camp to everyday visitation, we have been very busy on-site. Hundreds of...
Hello everyone, I apologize for the lack of radio traffic over the last few weeks. However, I have something really exciting to announce to you. Beginning on Monday, August 4th you can vote for Virginia's Top 10 Endangered Artifact--where you may notice a familiar story:...
Good morning to all you wonderful readers!I want to apologize for the absence, but you see recently had 21 young, bright campers take over the site for a few days as they went through an intense camp where they learned all about D-Day. Let me...
Propaganda poster for the new G.I. BillHello All!Today’s topic is a World War II themed ‘on this day in history’ for June 22. On June 22, 1944, Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law the G.I. Bill; a legislative act intended to compensate returning members of...
Hello everyone,As I sit here at our bi-annual Teacher Institute listening to two D-Day veterans, I am reminded of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day just a few short weeks ago. It is hard to believe that it has been almost two weeks since the commemoration. ...
Hello everyone, Now that we are able to get back to a bit of a normal routine (at least before camp starts next week), we are going to take a minute to introduce you to one of our wonderful interns who has been working with...
Hello everyone! Obviously, we were a little busy last week and I missed showing a preview of what went on during the 60th Commemoration of D-Day back in 2004. I promise, now that the 70th is behind us, I will be more attentive in bringing...
Good morning, everyone! British Glider Units Preparing for D-DayWe are getting close - just one week away - from the 70th Anniversary of D-Day! We are busy, busy here around the site making sure everything is ready to go for the big day. Over the...
Hello Everyone!Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church, 1944.The 70th Anniversary of D-Day is fast approaching! In just a few weeks, we will all gather to commemorate the veterans we lost and those who survived. Throughout my time at the Memorial, I have come across a number of people who...