Spirit of '45 Bay Area

12/07/2019

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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#pearlharbor #wwii #ww2 #december7th1941 #december71941#ushistory #wwiihistory #usnavy #ww2history

11/28/2019

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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#WW2 #wwii #worldwar2 #ww2history #worldhistory #history #wwiiphotos #spiritof45bayarea #thanksgiving #thanksgivingdinner #vintagephotography #wwiiphotos #wwiibombers #77thbombgroup #54thfightergroup

11/22/2019

Love those autumn colors! Happy Friday!

11/18/2019

Volunteering Is the Best Kept Secret for Mental Health

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.

11/15/2019

Happy Friday! Here is a fun clip about Veronica Lake’s hair during wartime.
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#1940s #wwii #ww2 #1940sfashion #veronicalake #womeninwwii #hollywood #wartimefashion #40sfashion #1940shair #1940shairstyle #hollywoodinwwii

11/12/2019

A BIG THANK YOU to all the volunteers who marched in today’s Veterans Day parade

11/12/2019

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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#spiritof45bayarea #1940s #wwii #ww2 #wwiihistory #veteransday #sanfranciscobayarea #sanjose #historysanjose #travelcalifornia #spiritof45

11/11/2019

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 ☀️

11/10/2019

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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#womeninwwii #wwii #wwiihistory #1940s #ww2history #usahistory #worldwar2 #ww2women #ushistory #womeninhistory

11/10/2019

Volunteers need to carry posters of WWII Veterans tomorrow for the San Jose Veterans Day Parade. See flyer. Message if you can help!

11/09/2019

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

11/09/2019

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

11/06/2019

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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#wwiinavy #wwii #wwiievent #ww2 #ww2history #richmondca #ww2navy #1940s #1940sevent #travelcalifornia #bayarea #bayareacalifornia #sanfranciscobay #museum #californiamuseum #redoakvictory #wwiivictoryship #vintagephoto #1940sphoto #1940sfashion

11/05/2019

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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#1940s #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #wwiiuso #hollywood #1940sfashion #ushistory #vintagephotos #marlenedietrich #lucilleball #lindadarnell #vintagehollywood #hollywoodglamour #classichollywood

11/05/2019

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.

11/01/2019

Happy November!
🍁 🍂 🍁🍂🍁🍂
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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#1940s #1940spinup #vintagepinup #pinup #1940sstyle #1940svintage #vargas #pinupart #albertovargas #albertovargaspinup

10/31/2019

Happy Halloween from Spirit of ‘45! 🎃
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#spiritof45bayarea #1940s #vintagephotography #1940shalloween #vintagelife #halloween #vintagehalloween #pinup #halloweenpinup

10/27/2019

Trunk or Treat today at Bethel Church.

10/25/2019

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?

10/23/2019

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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#womenslandarmy #sanjoseca #sanjosescene #sfbayarea #spiritof45 #spiritof45bayarea #historypark #wwii #ww2 #worldwar2 #wwiireenactors #wwiireenacting #wwiireenactment #ww2event #ww2reenactors #wwiihistory #ww2reenactment #1940s #ww2history #usahistory #1940s #livinghistory #historyparksanjose #wwiievent

10/14/2019

Happy Birthday to the US Navy - October 13,1775
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Photo from @redoakvictory
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#usnavy #usa #wwii #ww2 #warships #wwiihistory #1940s #ww2history #spiritof45bayarea #usahistory #1940 #worldwar2 #livinghistory

10/13/2019

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

10/10/2019

Our friends at the Red Oak Victory are having a dance! Please join them if you can. It looks to be a smashing time

www.bit.ly/ROV75th

10/05/2019

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

10/01/2019

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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#georgepettypinup #georgepetty #1940spinup #vintagepinup #pinup #1940sstyle #1940svintage #pinupart #1930s #1930sfashion #1930spinup #artdeco

10/01/2019

More photos of Spirit of ‘45 at the 2019 Santa Clara Has Parade of Champions

09/29/2019

Photos of Spirit of ‘45 at the 2019 Santa Clara Parade of Champions

09/28/2019

Ike is visiting 😁

09/28/2019

So lucky! Spirit of ‘45 is at space 45 in the Homestead Village at the parade of Champions

Parade begins at 11 am

09/28/2019

Setting up Spirit of ‘45’s booth at Santa Clara’s Parade of Champions
Come visit us! Parade begin as at 11am

09/21/2019

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.

09/20/2019

Happy Friday, Cheers!
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#1940sfashion #1940s #ww2 #wwii #vintagedance #1940sphotography #vintagephotography #ww2photos #ww2soldier #40sfashion

08/17/2019

More photos from last weekend 😁

08/14/2019

Photos: 75th anniversary of D-Day celebration

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.

08/12/2019

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!

08/10/2019

News reels at the 1949s Dance Party

08/10/2019

Swing solution has started playing. Come join us at the 1940s dance party fundraiser. Dancing till 11 o’clock

08/09/2019

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

08/08/2019

Testing out the boot camp for Spirit of ‘45 Day

Saturday at History Park San Jose 12-5pm

08/08/2019

Excitement! Unexpected shower from the sprinklers 🤪

08/08/2019

First of the many canvas tents going up for Saturday’s event (12-5pm at History Park San Jose)

08/07/2019

We're printing money in a secret location in preparation for the invasion!

08/06/2019

One of the beautiful vehicles that will be displayed at Spirit of '45 Day on Saturday.

08/06/2019

One of the beautiful vehicles that will be at Spirit of '45 Day this Saturday

08/05/2019

Gmail

Volunteers needed to help set up canvas army tents and pop-up shades for the Spirit of ‘45 (WWII) event.

I am looking for 20 volunteers to help us get ready for the Spirit of ‘45 event. Are you strong and like to help in your community?

Come join us this Thursday!

Day - Thursday, August 8
Time - 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where - History Park San Jose

So what’s in it for you?? In addition to helping out a local nonprofit organization who honors WWII veterans and war workers - we will feed you lunch (pizza!) and give you a ticket to the 1940s Dance Party on Friday night.

Make friends while honoring veterans

Please send me a DM or email if you or someone you know (helloooo high school students) is interested in volunteering

Leann
Community Coordinator
Spirit of ‘45 Bay Area
Spiritof45bayarea (at) gmail dot com

PS. I am totally willing to write a letter documenting volunteer hours for students and others :)

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