Women in the Military: Willing, Able, Essential
Since America’s founding, women have been driven by patriotic zeal to serve their country while concurrently pursuing greater economic and social opportunities. From uncommon soldiers who disguised themselves to fight, and nurses that faced horrific wounds, to those who proudly wear the uniform in battle zones today, women have contributed to our military might in ways unknown to most Americans. This is their story. It is a tale of pride and love of country; a quest for status and recognition; a journey of dedication to the freedoms we all relish.
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On Freedom’s Wings: Bound For Glory
The Legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen
Hear the personal tales of the first all-African American flying unit, along with the numerous obstacles they overcame while breaking military color barriers, debunking deeply held beliefs that Blacks could never become skilled fighter pilots, and making history in the skies over war-torn Europe.
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Their Sacrifice, Our Freedom: WWII in Europe
This film is an ambitious effort to not only track the important U.S. military campaigns in Europe, but to provide students with an historical backdrop to the events leading up to the war, going back to Germany’s humiliating defeat in World War I, the world-wide Great Depression and Germany’s efforts to rearm and expand its power and influence throughout Europe.
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Their Sacrifice, Our Freedom: WWII in the Pacific
This documentary covers the war in the Pacific, from eyewitness accounts of the attack on Pearl Harbor, to the Japanese surrender ceremonies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.
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The American Humanitarian Effort: Out-takes from Vietnam
“Out-takes from Vietnam” traces the broad humanitarian efforts of military troops during and after the Vietnam War, including efforts that continue into the present day.
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The Vietnam War Exhibit
The Pennsylvania Veterans Museum has developed a new exhibit on the Vietnam War which pays tribute to our Vietnam veterans, as well as educating school children of the sacrifices these veterans made in this long and complex conflict. A wall-mounted touch screen contains interviews by local Vietnam veterans. These interviews provide insight into the war experiences of veterans from all branches of the armed forces who participated in the Vietnam conflict. An additional touch screen will explain various aspects of the conflict.
The Vietnam Interviews
“Out-takes from Vietnam” traces the broad humanitarian efforts of military troops during and after the Vietnam War, including efforts that continue into the present day.
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