Hello All,Original poster, 1942Since I have been feeling homey lately, what with the temperatures cooling and the holidays just around the corner and all, I thought it would be nice to write about Rosie the Riveter and the Home front! And as an added bonus,...
Hello All,First and foremost, I would like to thank all those who were able to come out for our Abbott and Costello event this past Sunday! It was a huge success and we appreciate all those who were involved. Also, a warm thank you...
Studio photograph of Bud Abbott (Left) and Lou Costello (Right)October has arrived and you know what that means?! Of course it means changing leaves, crisp cool air, pumpkins, and apple cider. But most importantly, it means the D-Day Memorial is hosting our annual birthday celebration...
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...