Livesteam Collab: University of Richmond’s Contributions to World War II
Join the Virginia War Memorial as we host a virtual presentation on University of Richmond’s participation in World War II.
The university’s history is filled with stories of alumni who gave their all during that trying time. Seventy-five years later their stories will be featured in this talk through photos, period film footage, and archival documents.
Featured in the presentation:
UR’s own Medal of Honor recipient
The story of the $20,000 football
Navy V-12 program
Students assistance with the war efforts
Home movie of General Eisenhower and Admiral Nimitz
Tribute to the 59 alumni who died in the war efforts
Presenting this program will be long time Virginia War Memorial volunteer, Bill Wheeler, and Boatwright Library associate, Dywana Saunders.
