Begun as a celebration of rememberance and reconcilliation shortly after the American Civil War, Memorial day is celebrated as a National Holiday each year on the last Monday in May.
To all who have served and are presently serving, Thank You.
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Sunday, May 29, 2011
Memorial Day - 30 May, 2011
On this Memorial Day, the Cold War Air Museum joins with families and communities all over America in recognizing and honoring those men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in our military service .
Begun as a celebration of rememberance and reconcilliation shortly after the American Civil War, Memorial day is celebrated as a National Holiday each year on the last Monday in May.
Begun as a celebration of rememberance and reconcilliation shortly after the American Civil War, Memorial day is celebrated as a National Holiday each year on the last Monday in May.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Veteran's Day
On the 11th Hour of the 11th Day of the 11th Month, the guns of the "War to End All Wars" fell silent as the armistice ending the First World War was signed in 1918. Originally celebrated as "Armistice Day" in memory of WWI, this day is now celebrated as "Veteran's Day" in America to honor all Veterans who have served in all wars and in peacetime.
This day, November 11th, is also celebrated in many other countries around the world for like reasons even though it may be called by different names. Although our choice of videos and stories is often America-centric, the Cold War Air Museum takes this opportunity to recognize all veterans, of all wars, and of all nations. Our doors are always open to you and your families.
Take time today to think of those who are serving and to thank those around you who have served. And may our special thoughts and prayers be with the men, women and children of our extended military family, both overseas and at home where tragedy recently struck at Fort Hood.
The Song became an instant hit, a second national anthem for all Americans in the 40's and 50's, a signature song for Kate Smith and for Patriotism. The early days of (black and white) national television coincided with the early days of the cold war and stations would often sign on in the morning with the National Anthem and sign off at night with God Bless America. Such patriotic feelings now seem as rare as those black and white televisions.
All royalties from this patriotic song of just 40 words were assigned to the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America by the composer.
We also wish to extend a "thank you" and acknowledgement to the authors of these videos whose credits may be found on YouTube.
This day, November 11th, is also celebrated in many other countries around the world for like reasons even though it may be called by different names. Although our choice of videos and stories is often America-centric, the Cold War Air Museum takes this opportunity to recognize all veterans, of all wars, and of all nations. Our doors are always open to you and your families.
Take time today to think of those who are serving and to thank those around you who have served. And may our special thoughts and prayers be with the men, women and children of our extended military family, both overseas and at home where tragedy recently struck at Fort Hood.
Veteran's Day 2009, may our thoughts and prayers be with you
A special song for Armistice (Veterans) Day
Before leaving our blog today, I want to add a story about a special song. Irving Berlin, a famous American Composer wrote "God Bless America" in 1918, the year of the Armistice, but put it aside at the time. In 1938 with WWII looming on the horizon, the composer, who had a special appreciation for the plight of the Jews in Europe and the freedoms of America, brought forth his song for Kate Smith to perform on National Radio for the Armistice Day program that year.The Song became an instant hit, a second national anthem for all Americans in the 40's and 50's, a signature song for Kate Smith and for Patriotism. The early days of (black and white) national television coincided with the early days of the cold war and stations would often sign on in the morning with the National Anthem and sign off at night with God Bless America. Such patriotic feelings now seem as rare as those black and white televisions.
All royalties from this patriotic song of just 40 words were assigned to the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America by the composer.
We also wish to extend a "thank you" and acknowledgement to the authors of these videos whose credits may be found on YouTube.
Friday, November 6, 2009
The Berlin Wall is Gone
The Cold War Air Museum derives its name from the era between the end of WWII and the breakup of the Soviet Union. In a series of speeches and visits during his second term, American President Ronald Reagan challenged the Soviets to end that era and tear down the physical and trade barriers separating Eastern and Western Europe. Many historians consider the fall of the Berlin Wall as the "beginning of the end" of the Cold War.
Twenty years ago this week, on November 9th, 1989, free travel was again established between the Eastern and Western sectors of Germany. In celebration and remembrance of this event, we offer the following link to President Reagan's speech at the Brandenburg Gate challenging Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev to end the Cold War.
President Reagan was one of our most popular and charismatic leaders. This speech is a window on that time. The Cold War Air Museum is seeking items and artifacts of the era for exhibits.
One of our friends "from the other side" sent us this image, to the effect that the wall may be gone but a chasm still remains.
More links to images of the Wall.
Twenty years ago this week, on November 9th, 1989, free travel was again established between the Eastern and Western sectors of Germany. In celebration and remembrance of this event, we offer the following link to President Reagan's speech at the Brandenburg Gate challenging Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev to end the Cold War.
President Reagan was one of our most popular and charismatic leaders. This speech is a window on that time. The Cold War Air Museum is seeking items and artifacts of the era for exhibits.
One of our friends "from the other side" sent us this image, to the effect that the wall may be gone but a chasm still remains.
More links to images of the Wall.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Memorial Day
Memorial day is a National Holiday honoring and remembering those who have died in military service. The Cold War Air Museum joins with families and communities all over America in recognizing and honoring our men and women in military service and those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
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