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People of the Bay Area and of all backgrounds gather with one of the Greatest Generations to honor the legacy of the WWII era.
From our friends over at the USS Hornet
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mothers-day-officers-tea-2020-tickets-83906870709
Join us for tea in the Officers’ Wardroom for a Mother's Day service! Eat and drink from vintage USN china aboard the historic aircraft carrier USS Hornet and explore the ship! We will have two seatings, one at 11 AM and another at 3 PM. All profits from this tea will go toward improving the Museu...
72. Al and Miki where married for 72 years until Al passed away in 2016.
Miki and Al where married in 1944.
When ask what was the secret to their lasting relationship, Al said " I married my best friend... and never fight in front of the kids"
Speaking of Love... This is Pat and Angie Robles. They met in middle school in 1938 and married in 1942 just as Pat was being sent to aerial gunner school. He eventually flew 27 combat missions, and she went to church EVERY day to pray for his safe return.
They were married for 70 years!! They both have passed.
Happy Valentines Day
Just put up the planning calendars for this year’s Spirit of ‘45 events on August 14 and 15
Time to get off our cabooses and get rolling!
Remembering those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor.
Sterling R. Cale, treasurer, Pearl Harbor Survivors Association Unit 1, salutes his fallen comrades at the USS Arizona Memorial.
photo by Cpl. Mark Fayloga
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As we take time to thank those family and friends that are in our lives, we remember those loved ones who we miss and cherish the time we had. We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving from Spirit of ‘45. 🍁
A photo of the officers from the 77th Bomb group and the 54th Fighter group celebrating Thanksgiving dinner.
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Love those autumn colors! Happy Friday!
Spirit of ‘45 is always recruiting volunteers. It’s a great way to meet new people and connect with the local community. Who knew that there are mental health benefits?
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/a37nvk/volunteering-is-the-best-kept-secret-for-mental-health-stressweek2017?fbclid=IwAR0O9c8n5Rhk-n_sNkkmT0ErWpGYh3ji6VBgxkjP1Rt-4AVykdF8lG14otc
I noticed how much volunteering was helping with my anxiety and stress, and there’s science to back it up.
Happy Friday! Here is a fun clip about Veronica Lake’s hair during wartime.
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A BIG THANK YOU to all the volunteers who marched in today’s Veterans Day parade
A huge thank you to @marjoriemagazine for this wonderful article about Spirit of ‘45 and John and Peggy’s story. ❤️ A fantastic read on this Veterans Day!
https://marjoriemagazine.com/2019/11/10/keeping-the-spirit-of-45-america-alive-in-celebrations-and-a-love-story/
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Got tomorrow off for Veterans Day? Join us at the 101st San Jose Veterans Day parade.
Poster holders are needed. March in the parade with Spirit of ’45.
It’s going to be a nice day ☀️
Happy Veterans Weekend! War correspondents and personnel of the Office of Strategic Services, including Virginia Stuart (fourth from left), leaving from Camp Patrick Henry, in Virginia, to go overseas in July 1944.
Credit...National Archives (photo no. 336-H-17-E8671)
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Before the Central Intelligence Agency, there was the Office of Strategic Services — a clandestine espionage organization of almost 13,000 Americans who, from 1942 to 1945, gathered intelligence for President Roosevelt and wreaked havoc against the Axis powers in World War II. .
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They broke code, planted false information to mislead the Germans and parachuted into enemy territory to blow up bridges and rail lines. One third of them were women.
Their ranks included Marlene Dietrich and Margaret Mead, a pioneering anthropologist. Julia McWilliams, later known by her married name, Julia Child, cooked up shark repellent. Jane Wallis Burrell went on to become one of the first C.I.A. operatives killed in the line of duty. Thousands of others broke barriers and demolished stereotypes without ever seeking recognition. 👏🏻👏🏻
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- New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/06/magazine/intelligence-world-war-ii-oss-women.html
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Volunteers need to carry posters of WWII Veterans tomorrow for the San Jose Veterans Day Parade. See flyer. Message if you can help!
In side the cargo hull of the SS Red Oak Victory. Tickets $25.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-red-oak-victory-launch-party-tickets-75150197263
Getting posters ready for the 101st Veterans Day Parade
If you have Monday off, please join us marching in the parade. 10:45am - 2:00pm.
DM if interested
Only a couple of days left to get your ticket for the Red Oak Victory Celebrations! Don’t wait! www.bit.ly/ROV75th
That is Edna Reiley christening the SS Red Oak Victory in November of 1944! I wonder what champagne they used? Come step back in time this Saturday to celebrate 75 years! .
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All part of the war effort, Marlene Deitrich, Lucille Ball, and Linda Darnell sign autographs as part of the Hollywood USO tour.
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Got Monday off for Veterans Day? Join us at the 101st San Jose Veterans Day parade.
Poster holders are needed. March in the parade with Spirit of ’45. DM if interested.
Happy November!
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November makes us thankful
for the freedom that we prize,
it also makes us thankful that we still have got our eyes! - 1946
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Art work by Alberto Vargas
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Happy Halloween from Spirit of ‘45! 🎃
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Trunk or Treat today at Bethel Church.
Monday, November 11 is Veterans Day.
Spirit of ‘45 will be marching (and driving a few military vehicles) in San Jose’s 101st Veterans Day parade.
Would you like to join us in marching in the parade?
Part of the Women’s Land Army camp at #spiritof45bayarea Thank you for joining us!
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Photo by @correy_morales
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Happy Birthday to the US Navy - October 13,1775
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Photo from @redoakvictory
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This beautifully restored 1940s Greyhound bus at #spiritof45bayarea. The Pacific Bus Museum is located in Fremont and a great stop to see these treasures. For more info go to https://pacbus.org
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Photo by @correy_morales
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#1940s #greyhoundbus #vintage #vintagelifestyle #vintagebus #spiritof45day #travel #spiritof45 #vintagevehicles #vintagetransportation #sanjoseca #sanjosescene #sfbayarea #wwiievent #ww2event #historyparksanjose
Our friends at the Red Oak Victory are having a dance! Please join them if you can. It looks to be a smashing time
Take a load off because it’s Saturday! This nap is well deserved! @eaglefieldfoundation
Photo by @correy_morales
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#sanjoseca #sanjosescene #sfbayarea #spiritof45 #spiritof45bayarea #historypark #wwii #ww2 #worldwar2 #wwiireenactors #wwiireenacting #wwiireenactment #ww2event #ww2reenactors #wwiihistory #ww2reenactment #1940s #ww2soldier #ww2history #ww2uniform #usahistory #1940s #livinghistory #historyparksanjose #wwiievent @ Kelley Park - History San Jose Area
October is a month that turns the lanes to gold and red, and here’s an Eve that we believe is going to turn your head! 🍁
Happy October from 1938!
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Artwork by George Petty. Quote from Esquire.
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More photos of Spirit of ‘45 at the 2019 Santa Clara Has Parade of Champions
Photos of Spirit of ‘45 at the 2019 Santa Clara Parade of Champions
Ike is visiting 😁
So lucky! Spirit of ‘45 is at space 45 in the Homestead Village at the parade of Champions
Parade begins at 11 am
Setting up Spirit of ‘45’s booth at Santa Clara’s Parade of Champions
Come visit us! Parade begin as at 11am
Some photos on what’s on sale. A lot of clothing in the firehouse first floor are just a few dollars.
Sept 21-22 at history park.
Happy Friday, Cheers!
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More photos from last weekend 😁
Some lovely photos of the event this past Saturday
Participants gathered to celebrate the greatest generation during the “Spirit of ’45 Day” annual event at San Jose’s History Park on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019.
A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS WHO HELPED WITH SPIRIT OF ‘45! From set up on Thursday to tear down today your hard work is MUCH APPRECIATED!
News reels at the 1949s Dance Party
Swing solution has started playing. Come join us at the 1940s dance party fundraiser. Dancing till 11 o’clock
Advance ticket sales have ended, but you can still purchase TICKETS AT THE GATE! $20
1940s Dance Party fundraiser is 8-11 p.m.
History Park San Jose
Come experience a lovely evening swing dancing to big band music played by Swing Solution
Testing out the boot camp for Spirit of ‘45 Day
Saturday at History Park San Jose 12-5pm
Excitement! Unexpected shower from the sprinklers 🤪
1650 Senter Rd
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Happy Friday! Here is a fun clip about Veronica Lake’s hair during wartime. . . . . . . . . #1940s #wwii #ww2 #1940sfashion #veronicalake #womeninwwii #hollywood #wartimefashion #40sfashion #1940shair #1940shairstyle #hollywoodinwwii
Excitement! Unexpected shower from the sprinklers 🤪
A huge thank you to Jtown Art Walk for yesterday’s event and everyone that came out to support! Listening to the smooth sounds of Evelyn and Her Vintage Ties on a hot summer night was a dream! . . . . #livinghistory #1940sevent #1940s #1940sfashion #vintage #vintagelifestyle #ww2 #ww2history #wwii #vintagelife #1940smenswear #wwiireenactment #sanjoseca #california #sanfranciscobayarea #historysanjose #1945 #spiritof45bayarea #worldwar2 #japantownsj
Japantown Artwalk. Hurry and come!
It’s that time of the year to jump and jive! The Swing Solution at music in the Glen. See them August 9-10 at History Park!
A must watch. An impromptu performance by Barbs Smith from Ohio. Robert Corpus found himself at the right place and time to capture this moment at 635am on Omaha Beach on June 6th , 2019
Attention vintage fashionistas! We are looking for individuals to be part of our annual photoshoot for the Spirit of `45 event flyer in August. Each year we recreate a scene from August 1945--celebrating the end of the War. We are looking for people who have and can wear a Class A WWII Uniform, and or 1940s civilian clothing from head to toe. This also includes being properly groomed for the time period. Women's look book: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bLDa89En6uOHcFkHTpf0iyAN1N5vo2lA/view?usp=sharing Men's look book: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kr7kSb3kOXTbBA6QFT5MKUCKnN8IF822 Space is limited, 20 people needed. This is a volunteer event. Lunch will be provided. Everyone will be photographed in a series of scenes, but everyone may not appear in the final flyer. When: Sunday April 28th 11am-1pm Where: History San Jose Please fill out this contact form: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1upEF4nMZmNtWVaKoaiV0Hc3hH-P_25qhmZ0prju0C6Y OR email us at spiritof45bayarea[AT]gmail[DOT]com
Military vehicles arriving to Honor on the Row - Santana Row, 2 - 6 pm today Come join us!
If your not here, your missing a great party.
In loving memory of Carl E. Clark and Joe Gonzales.
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Swing Dance lessons
The fabulous Swing Solution.
Keeping the Spirit of '45 Alive! Mayor Sam Liccardo honoring Carl E. Clark, Pearl Harbor Survivor.
Call to action.
We thank Chaplain John Berger (WWII Veteran) for leading the crowd at the first ever Spirit of '45 Day at the San Jose Giants Stadium. He was a great participant coming through for us several times that evening! #spiritof45bayarea
TAPS was played at the closing ceremony of Spirit of '45 Day at the San Jose Giants Stadium. Dignity Memorial a sponsor of the game, also provided the wreath to honor all those who sacrificed their lives during WWII. Ray Nordahl (WWII Veteran) and Dave Satre of The Swing Solution Big Band performed echo TAPS beautifully. Thank you. August 12, 2012.
WWII Veteran and Chaplain John Berger sings "God Bless America" at the Seventh Inning stretch with Gigante at Spirit of '45 Day at the San Jose Giants stadium.
Short but sweet clip of "The Kiss" from Spirit of '45 Day. Thank you John and Angie! (Paul Newitt)
Check out a video from Spirit of '45 Day. Percy Ramirez and Gloria from the Swinging Blue Stars, enjoying the live Big Band music of The Serenaders. (Paul Newitt)
African American Heritage House, Inc.
1650 Senter RdMoroccan minerales and fossiles
Bouldrer DRSan Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
520 S 1st StChildren's Discovery Museum of San Jose
180 Woz WayUnderstanding Genetics at The Tech Interactiv
201 S Market StThe Tech Challenge: Signature Program of The
201 S Market St.
African American Heritage House, Inc.
1650 Senter Rd
Japanese American Museum of San Jose
535 N 5th St
