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2003-10-04T14:06:38-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/6be/20031004141738002_hd.jpgJames Bradley talked about his book, Flyboys: A True Story of Courage, whick tells the story of nine U.S. airmen, shot down near the island of Chichi Jima in the Pacific during World War II. Eight of the men were executed by Japanese soldiers on the island. The ninth, George H. W. Bush, was picked up by an American submarine and later became the 41st president of the United States. Following prepared remarks, Mr. Bradley responded to questions from the audience.
Also, Everett Alvarez was interviewed about his experiences in Vietnam, including eight years as a POW. And Ellen McCullough-Lovell was interviewed about the Veterans History Project.
James Bradley talked about his book, Flyboys: A True Story of Courage, whick tells the story of nine U.S. airmen, shot down near the island…
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James Bradley talked about his book, Flyboys: A True Story of Courage, whick tells the story of nine U.S. airmen, shot down near the island of Chichi Jima in the Pacific during World War II. Eight of the men were executed by Japanese soldiers on the island. The ninth, George H. W. Bush, was picked up by an American submarine and later became the 41st president of the United States. Following prepared remarks, Mr. Bradley responded to questions from the audience.
Also, Everett Alvarez was interviewed about his experiences in Vietnam, including eight years as a POW. And Ellen McCullough-Lovell was interviewed about the Veterans History Project. close
Also, Everett Alvarez was interviewed about his experiences in Vietnam, including eight years as a POW. And Ellen McCullough-Lovell was interviewed about the Veterans History Project.
James Bradley talked about his book, Flyboys: A True Story of Courage, whick tells the story of nine U.S. airmen, shot down near the island… read more
James Bradley talked about his book, Flyboys: A True Story of Courage, whick tells the story of nine U.S. airmen, shot down near the island of Chichi Jima in the Pacific during World War II. Eight of the men were executed by Japanese soldiers on the island. The ninth, George H. W. Bush, was picked up by an American submarine and later became the 41st president of the United States. Following prepared remarks, Mr. Bradley responded to questions from the audience.
Also, Everett Alvarez was interviewed about his experiences in Vietnam, including eight years as a POW. And Ellen McCullough-Lovell was interviewed about the Veterans History Project. close
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