Jim Martin arrived in Topeka where he learned about Kansas native Harry W. Colmery, the architect of the GI Bill. On the road a little after 6:00 a.m. from Topeka, Jim Martin saluted Fort Riley, then drove through Hayes and Goodman, to Denver, Colorado. At the Colorado Governor’s office in Denver, Jim Martin left information […]
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On Thursday, August 11, 2022, Jim Martin arrived in beautiful Bonner Springs, Kansas. He presented a Proclamation recognizing Topeka as a true Stars and Stripes City. Mayor Padilla (a veteran), his wife, the chief of police, fire chief, and other dignitaries were present. Mayor Padilla pledged to do everything he can to further the mission
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Board Member, Jim Martin is kicking off the first leg of a 4,400-mile, 23-day Journey recognizing cities from Missouri to the West Coast that are working to embrace, celebrate, encourage, and promote citizenship, commitment, and service within their communities. We will be posting his progress, including pictures and links to radio or other media interviews
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Come celebrate the 8th annual Liberty Days 2020. Visitors will be able to walk through encampments from the Revolutionary War to
Please join us for Kids Night at the Museum! On the second Monday of each month, The Stars and Stripes Museum and Library holds a fun history-related workshop which includes a hands-on activity and a short educational lesson. Registration forms can be picked up at the museum or emailed to you directly. Registration forms must
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In the January 19, 1944 issue of the American Military newspaper, The Stars and Stripes, is what should be considered one of the reporter’s Andy Rooney’s very best Stripes articles. He wrote of a U. S. fighter pilot who makes Western movie heroes seem possible in their adventures against terrible odds. The airman, Major James
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Time & LocationOct 10, 7:00 PMCape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau, MO, USA
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This video is about the first Stars and Stripes newspaper published during the Civil War and how the Museum got the paper. It features Jim Mayo, founding member of the Museum, and Brian Brooks, former editor of the European edition of the Stars and Stripes.
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The Union Soldiers of 1861 The First Stars & Stripes Staff The Publishers: BENSON T. ATHERTON of Fairfield, Illinois was the publisher of the Prairie Pioneer. He was a private in Company G 18th Illinois Infantry. Atherton was wounded during February 1862 at Fort Donelson, Tennessee and sent home to recover. He later returned to duty, but by a special
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