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06 Jan Lecture Series: The Forecast for D-Day

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Hello All!  I hope you've had a wonderful holiday season and the New Year has started out well for you. Here at the Memorial we are diving right into the New Year with a three-part lecture series beginning January 29, 2015. The first of...

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31 Dec Ringing in the New Year!

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Hello All, June 6th, 2014, 70th AnniversaryI hope you had a wonderful Christmas and were able to enjoy the company of loved ones and relaxation! As we bring 2014 to a close here at the Memorial, I would like to reflect on some of the...

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01 Oct Meet the hilarious duo, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, at the National D-Day Memorial

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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...

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04 Aug Vote for Ssgt. John Schenk’s Bible!

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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:...

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21 Jun D-Day Through the Decades: 2014 Commemoration

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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. ...

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09 Jun D-Day Through the Decades: 2004 Commemoration

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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...

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06 May D-Day Through the Decades: 1994 Commemoration

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Good morning everyone, Well here we are, one month away from the big day.  Hold on, let me try that again I don’t think I got the full range of emotion in there.   WE ARE ONE MONTH AWAY FROM D-DAY!  Even though it is...

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07 Apr D-Day Through the Decades: 1984 Commemoration

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Hello everyone!  Forgive me for being a day late, but we are 2 months away from the big event!  To say we are busy would be an understatement; everyone is working at 100% to make sure this is the most memorable commemoration we can give...

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06 Mar D-Day Through the Decades: 1974 Commemoration

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With the snowfall earlier this week, it is hard to think that summer and the 70th Anniversary of D-Day is just 3 months away!  We are busy, busy with the preparations and everyone is getting more excited every day.  Don’t forget to check out the...

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06 Feb D-Day Through the Decades: 1964 Commemoration

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Hello again!  We are another month closer to the big day.  There are lots of exciting things going on at the National D-Day Memorial as we prepare to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Normandy landings.  If you have any questions concerning events going on...

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