From the August 16, 2015, Chicago Tribune.
As relatives of the fallen dabbed tears from their eyes, Queen Elizabeth II led ceremonies Saturday marking the 70th anniversary of the victory over Japan during World War II, recalling the triumph and pain of Britain's experience.
The monarch and other members of the royal family commemorated the event at a church service at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in London and were joined by veterans and former prisoners of war.
--GreGen
The USS North Carolina (BB-55) My all-time favorite warship. As an elementary school student in North Carolina, I donated nickels and dimes to save this ship back in the early sixties.
Showing posts with label VJ Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label VJ Day. Show all posts
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
World War II Museums Show Way to VJ Day-- Part 6: National World War II Museum
The war with Japan and the country's eventual surrender are told in a new exhibit opening this December at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans.
The "Road to Tokyo" follows the trail of GIs beginning at Pearl Harbor and then through the island hopping across the Pacific over the next nearly four years. The exhibit will show the grueling conditions faced by our men, but also facing an enemy from a vastly different culture.
Aging veterans greet visitors in the lobby at a small table and will share their experiences.
--GreGen
The "Road to Tokyo" follows the trail of GIs beginning at Pearl Harbor and then through the island hopping across the Pacific over the next nearly four years. The exhibit will show the grueling conditions faced by our men, but also facing an enemy from a vastly different culture.
Aging veterans greet visitors in the lobby at a small table and will share their experiences.
--GreGen
Friday, September 25, 2015
World War II Museums Show Way to VJ Day-- Part 3:The Ernie Pyle World War II Museum in Indiana
It is in tiny Dana, Indiana and volunteer Phil Hess believes that war stories should be preserved, "History is fragile."
He is one of the people who keep the Ernie Pyle World War II museum going..
Ernie Pyle was a very famous war correspondent who grew up in Dana, actually in a farmhouse that is now part of the museum. He is one of the most famous war correspondents of all time.
"He had about 40 million daily readers. He was in 700 newspapers," Hess explained. "He spent his time with the enlisted guys. He'd go to the front lines. He'd go up to the repair shops He'd go with truck drivers. ...People who read (his columns) felt like they were reading a letter from their servicemen."
The museum features dioramas from various places from where he wrote his columns-- North Africa; Normandy; France; and the Pa Near the end of the museum tour, visitors see a mural depicting the ditch in which Ernie Pyle was killed by Japanese gunfire on April 18, 1945.
--GreGen
He is one of the people who keep the Ernie Pyle World War II museum going..
Ernie Pyle was a very famous war correspondent who grew up in Dana, actually in a farmhouse that is now part of the museum. He is one of the most famous war correspondents of all time.
"He had about 40 million daily readers. He was in 700 newspapers," Hess explained. "He spent his time with the enlisted guys. He'd go to the front lines. He'd go up to the repair shops He'd go with truck drivers. ...People who read (his columns) felt like they were reading a letter from their servicemen."
The museum features dioramas from various places from where he wrote his columns-- North Africa; Normandy; France; and the Pa Near the end of the museum tour, visitors see a mural depicting the ditch in which Ernie Pyle was killed by Japanese gunfire on April 18, 1945.
--GreGen
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
World War II Museums Show Way to VJ Day-- Part 1
From the August 30, 2015, Chicago tribune by Jay Jones.
EXHIBITS, MEMORIALS TELL HOW GRIT, TECHNOLOGY WON JAPANESE SURRENDER.
Most Americans weren't even alive when the Japanese surrendered aboard the battleship USS Missouri, officially ending World War II 70 years ago. There are fewer still of the soldiers who fought to preserve out freedom, and those are dying at an alarming rate. The Department of Veteran Affairs reports that one of them dies every three minutes on average.
Therefore it becomes increasingly up to museums to share their experiences that led to VJ (Victory over Japan) Day on September 2, 1945.
"A fascinating mix of museums stretching from one end of the country to the other explains how sheer grit and new technology ultimately turned the tide and led to surrender.
--GreGen
EXHIBITS, MEMORIALS TELL HOW GRIT, TECHNOLOGY WON JAPANESE SURRENDER.
Most Americans weren't even alive when the Japanese surrendered aboard the battleship USS Missouri, officially ending World War II 70 years ago. There are fewer still of the soldiers who fought to preserve out freedom, and those are dying at an alarming rate. The Department of Veteran Affairs reports that one of them dies every three minutes on average.
Therefore it becomes increasingly up to museums to share their experiences that led to VJ (Victory over Japan) Day on September 2, 1945.
"A fascinating mix of museums stretching from one end of the country to the other explains how sheer grit and new technology ultimately turned the tide and led to surrender.
--GreGen
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
V-J Day in Honolulu
From 2012 discovering hawaii.com. Richard Sullivan
VJ Day, Honoluly, Hawaii, August 14, 1945.
Sixty-seven years ago my dad shot this film along Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki, capturing the spontaneous celebration that broke out upon hearing of the Japanese surrender.
--GreGen
VJ Day, Honoluly, Hawaii, August 14, 1945.
Sixty-seven years ago my dad shot this film along Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki, capturing the spontaneous celebration that broke out upon hearing of the Japanese surrender.
--GreGen
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Great Video of 1945 Japanese Surrender Celebration in Hawaii
Yesterday marked the 67th anniversary of the Japanese surrender marking the end of World War II. My wife had me come up to her computer to watch a video that a friend had sent her. It was home movies of the impromptu celebration that took place around Honolulu, Hawaii .
I had never seen the footage before and found it of great interest. Hawaii was about as close to the fighting as you could get on the homefront and really teeming with military personnel throughout the war.
You can see it with a Yahoo! search to VJ Day, Honolulu Hawaii, August 14, 1945 on Vimeo or go to the Vimeo site. http://vimeo.com/5645171.
Well Worth a Look. --GreGen
I had never seen the footage before and found it of great interest. Hawaii was about as close to the fighting as you could get on the homefront and really teeming with military personnel throughout the war.
You can see it with a Yahoo! search to VJ Day, Honolulu Hawaii, August 14, 1945 on Vimeo or go to the Vimeo site. http://vimeo.com/5645171.
Well Worth a Look. --GreGen
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Just in Time for Valentine's Day, the "Unconditional Surrender" Kiss
From the Feb. 13th Los Angeles Times "Statue of famous kiss at end of WWII may stay longer in San Diego."
It is called the "Unconditional Surrender" sculpture and has been on display at the Port of San Diego since 2007 and is scheduled to leave at the end of the month, but that departure may be extended three months. Right now, it is near the aircraft carrier museum USS Midway.
It is modeled after the famous VJ picture of a kiss between a sailor and a nurse that I'm sure you have seen many times.
The 25-foot-tall sculpture is owned by the Santa Monica, California, based Sculpture Foundation. In the years since its arrival in San Diego, it has been a favorite photo op for tourists and lovers alike. It is set to be dismantled and shipped off to a park and sculpture garden in New Jersey come the end of the month, but the opportunity for a three month extension has arisen has come.
That kiss took place in 1945 in New York's Time Square after Japan's surrender.
And, speaking of "Unconditional Surrender," 150 years ago, Union General U.S. Grant, was about to get his "Unconditional Surrender" nickname in just a couple days when Confederates at Fort Donelson, Tennessee, wanted to know what his surrender terms were. That also fit well with his initials.
My Advice to San Diego...KEEP IT. --GreGen
It is called the "Unconditional Surrender" sculpture and has been on display at the Port of San Diego since 2007 and is scheduled to leave at the end of the month, but that departure may be extended three months. Right now, it is near the aircraft carrier museum USS Midway.
It is modeled after the famous VJ picture of a kiss between a sailor and a nurse that I'm sure you have seen many times.
The 25-foot-tall sculpture is owned by the Santa Monica, California, based Sculpture Foundation. In the years since its arrival in San Diego, it has been a favorite photo op for tourists and lovers alike. It is set to be dismantled and shipped off to a park and sculpture garden in New Jersey come the end of the month, but the opportunity for a three month extension has arisen has come.
That kiss took place in 1945 in New York's Time Square after Japan's surrender.
And, speaking of "Unconditional Surrender," 150 years ago, Union General U.S. Grant, was about to get his "Unconditional Surrender" nickname in just a couple days when Confederates at Fort Donelson, Tennessee, wanted to know what his surrender terms were. That also fit well with his initials.
My Advice to San Diego...KEEP IT. --GreGen
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