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Normandy, Land of Sacrifices, Land of Freedom |
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Written by Asma Donia Chahib
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Introduction by Bernice Falk Haydu: Our French Connection The Band of Brothers was started six years ago by Christelle Zuccolotto, a French English Professor for the 8th grade, to make them aware of the contributions of the British, American, and Canadian soldiers during WWII. Each year she selects up to five persons to be interviewed by the students. By email and postal service she has her students ask questions in English. The response is in English, which they then transcribe into French. In addition she takes her class to Normandy for the Anniversary of D-Day celebration, thanks to donated funds. In 2009 I participated as a WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilot of WWII). Christelle took 45 students to the 65th anniversary of D-Day at Omaha and Normandy beaches, and asked each student to write about the experience. One student, Asma Donia Chahib, wrote an especially heart rendering essay (quoted below) which won second place. |
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WWII Pilot to Finally Get Her Honors |
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Written by Meg Jones, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Journal Sentinel
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 Margaret Seip is seen within the 318th AAFFTD book containing photos of many WASP women who trained in Sweetwater, Texas. For the full story, click here. |
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New Viriginia Historical Markers to Rise |
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Written by Associated Press
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 RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The achievements of women are a big part of new historical markers approved for roads and highways across Virginia.
Four of 10 new markers honor the contributions of individual women and organizations founded by women who helped shape U.S. and Virginia history. The new markers recognize women involved in early voting rights efforts, as well as the nation's first women pilots and a leader in the civil rights movement.
The Virginia highway marker program began in 1927 with the installation of the first historical markers along U.S. Route 1 and is believed to be the oldest such program in the nation. More than 2,100 official markers dot the state. |
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Focus on the WASP: Defense.gov website |
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Written by Administrator
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 In light of the recent Congressional Gold Medal presentation to the WASP, this website was set up to highlight the WASP history and the events of the Gold Medal ceremony. It's been up awhile, but if you haven't seen it, check it out here! |
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Married Pilots Hook up on Military Refueling Mission |
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Written by Meg Jones, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Journal Sentinel
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 The plane of Navy Lt. Jeff McLean is refueled over Pakistan by the plane of his wife of one year, Christine McLean, whom he has not seen in six months. The photograph was taken by his wingman. The refueling rendezvous was a chance encounter on Jeff’s final mission. Photo courtesy of the McLean family. For full story, click the link here to the Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel webpage. |
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