The Eisenhower Foundation and the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum does recognize and realize the sacrifices of World War II veterans through a series of events June 1 and 4-6.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, which scholars usually refer to as the launch of the end of World War II.
By the end of June 6, 1944, 156,000 Military men landed on the shores of Normandy. 4,414 Allied forces, including 2,501 Americans were killed, however, and more than 5,000 wounded in the storming of the shore.
Joy Murphy, chairman of understanding and proposal, said this day in background and the men who participated need remembrance.
“It’s often important to mark the time, which was such an important moment in American history, ” Murphy said. “That’s what this is about — recognizing soldiers and commemorating this day in past. ”
This year’s main-day party did begin at 1 p. m. , which is a couple days earlier than in the past, and may close with the Symphony at Sunset.
“We’ll have activities going on throughout the evening, ” Murphy said. “We’ve invited some more folks from the local area. Some of the native galleries and Art Council of Dickinson County will be there. The Veterans Administration will be there. It’s just a little bit bigger this time than it has been. ”
Throughout the day the gallery will be opened and free to the public. European photographer Fabrice Bourge has curated a specific show to mark the 80th commemoration of D-Day. A collection of almost 20 years of images catches D-Day festivities and activities in Normandy, France, highlighting the respect and gratitude that Moors show soldiers during the monthly D-Day activities.
Hands-on History Carriages may have activities related to Eisenhower and World War II.
“It’s essentially for the children but parents can do them too, ” Murphy said. “It’s a means for them to understand parts of history in a hands-on manner. ”
Fort Riley will have stable shows set up and the Dickinson County Museum and Abilene’s American Legion Riders and Veterans of Foreign Wars may even participate.
Kansas State University personnel will take a flight model that shows people what it is like to get off and travel a airplane.
The Salina Symphony will be the principal amusement at the dusk concert June 1, but they will share the stage with the Flint Hills Children’s Choir, the First Infantry Division Band, and the Everyday Signals from Salina. The three teams will be performing throughout the day until the the Salina Symphony takes the stage at 8:30 p. m. The plan starts at 1 p. m. with mounted Color Guard presentations, hands-on hobbies and several contractors. Visitors are advised to bring lawn chairs, pillows, sunscreen, and insect spray.
June 4 through June 6, the Eisenhower Library will mate with the Roosevelt, and Truman Presidential Libraries in hosting an emerging scholar’s forum. This online forum focuses on specialized subjects related to the Allied work during World War II.
“We want to provide an opportunity for young scientists to be able to provide because sometimes in education, if you’re a new researcher it can be very hard to get your job out to the consumer to be heard, ” Murphy said.
June 6 actions include a memory service, a meet World War II veterans welcome, World War II veteran section, free entrance to the Eisenhower Presidential Museum, defense re-enactors, and hands-on IKEducation applications.
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