Hello Virginia War Memorial community. My name is Ben King and I’m the Operations Director at the Virginia War Memorial. From time to time, I will be sharing stories that I hope will make you proud of Virginia and her veterans. This story starts in Southwest Virginia and includes veterans …
Continue ReadingGovernor Ralph Northam proclaimed March 29, 2021 as Vietnam War Veterans Day in the Commonwealth of Virginia to honor and celebrate the thousands of Virginia men and women who served in our Nation’s Armed Forces during this war. This recognition coincides with the observance of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, …
Continue ReadingAs a working parent, I am constantly juggling a lot of priorities, especially when fitting things into my budget. Supporting the Virginia War Memorial Foundation by joining the Memorial Guard and being a monthly donor was a no-brainer for me. It is easier for me to find a small amount …
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by Aaron Rodriguez, Virginia War Memorial Education Intern, Fall 2020. The analysis of President Dwight Eisenhower’s military expertise and political accomplishments reaffirms his status as one of America’s most patriotic presidents. From an early age, Eisenhower demonstrated a keen interest in military service, honing his mental and physical abilities in …
Continue ReadingOctober is “American Archives Month,” during which the archival community works to educate the public and resource-providers about the work archivists do and why it is important. Today, October 7, 2020, archivists around the country are responding to questions from their patrons via social media and online communications. Heidi Sheldon, …
Continue ReadingEarlier this September, Woody and Nelsen Funeral Homes delivered over 7,000 American flags to the Virginia War Memorial. The flags were collected from their annual flag exchange program hosted in May. Dignity Memorial, the parent company for both Woody and Nelsen, offered Richmonders the opportunity to exchange their old, torn or …
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Several years ago, while assigned to the US Army’s Combat Studies Institute at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, I was charged with writing a chapter for a study on battles in Afghanistan. The subject of the chapter was an engagement that took place on 21 June 2006, high atop a ridgeline in …
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