My Cooter's History Blog has become about 80% World War II anyway, so I figured to start a blog specific to it, especially since we're commemorating its 70th anniversary and we are quickly losing this "Greatest Generation." The quote is taken from Pearl Harbor survivor Frank Curre, who was on the USS Tennessee that day. He died Dec. 7, 2011, seventy years to the day. His photo is below at right.
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
LST-325-- Part 6: We Visited It in Dubuque, Iowa
I have been on the 325 in Evansville, but was excited to see that it was going to be nearer to home, and would be there while my wife Liz and I were on our 45th wedding anniversary in nearby Galena. We got a room in Dubuque, Iowa, by where the ship was docked and enjoyed talking with the crew that night after it closed to visitors.
And, they had really long lines waiting to board on both the Saturday we arrived and on Sunday. Something I was happy to see. There were quite a few veterans and even some World War II ones who were given VIP treatment.
Tours were held from 11 am to 6 pm Thursday to Monday, August 27. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 to 17. Children 5 and younger and World War II veterans get in free.
Well Worth the Experience. --GreGen
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