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Three World War II veterans talked about their experiences as fighter pilots. This talk was part of a three day conference hosted by the American Veterans Center.

Holocaust survivors Henry Greenbaum and Emanuel “Manny” Mandel talked about how they were singled out, sent to concentration camps, and eventually liberated. The two survivors were joined by…

World War II veterans and others talked about their wartime experiences and accomplishments in the face of racial and gender prejudices. This program was part of the American Veterans Center…

The only surviving Navajo Code Talker and a fighter pilot from World War II talk about how they were drafted and their experiences in the war.

Two World War II veterans reflected on their experiences and discussed what it means to be a member of the "Greatest Generation". Colonel Patrick (U.S. Army, Ret.) moderated. This discussion…

Two veterans shared their war stories and then responded to questions from members of the audience. General Robert “Earthquake” Titus received the Distinguished Flying Cross during his servi…

Veterans and former Major League Baseball players spoke about their service in World War II. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. The Washington Nationals and Ameri…

Veterans of the battle of Iwo Jimo spoke about their experience in the battle, military life in wartime, and related their perceptions of the fierce nature of warfare on the island. Colon…

The opening speakers on the second day of the conference spoke about leadership in the military. General Palmer talked about strength of character. A military historian, he was formerly supe…

President Bush spoke at the dedication of the Victims of Communism Memorial to commemorate the more than 100 million people killed worldwide by communist totalitarian regimes. The occasion m…

Veterans of the battle for Iwo Jimo spoke about their experiences at the battle and military service in World War II. Major Hatch was a combat cinematographer and photographic officer for th…

Members of the 101st Airborne, 506th Infantry Regiment, known as the “Band of Brothers,” talked about their experiences in World War II. Video clips from the miniseries “Band of Brothers” we…

Several veterans of the April 18, 1942, “Doolittle Raid” on Japan talked about their experiences. A video clip was also shown of a documentary about General Jimmy Doolittle describing the mi…

As part of the fourth annual conference of the World War II Veterans Committee, speakers talked about several World War II topics, including D-Day. General Goodpaster was a staff secretary t…

Historians and experts discussed the historic legacy of World War II. Topics included the war in Europe, life in the U.S., and a proposed war memorial. After their remarks panelists answered…