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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.
RIP Dame Vera Lynn
https://youtu.be/T5C4meGkNyc
"We'll Meet Again" is a 1939 British song made famous by singer Vera Lynn with music and lyrics composed and written by Ross Parker and Hughie Charles. The s...
News from History San Jose
History San Jose plans to reopen History Park to the public for walking, running, bicycling and picnics as of June 22, 2020. There is no fee to enter History Park and visitors are encouraged to come and enjoy the grounds and gardens. All of the historic buildings will remain closed at this time. The Park will be open Monday – Friday from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm.
History San Jose has completed preparations that follow State guidelines that were released for Outdoor Museums and Galleries on May 12, 2020.
History San Jose has implemented these policies with the safety of visitors, volunteers and staff in mind and to further minimize the possibility of disease transmission within our community.
Visitors must wear protective face masks at all times while inside History Park.
Social distancing of six feet will be strictly encouraged.
All Historic Buildings will remain closed.
All Public Facilities will remain closed: The Pacific Hotel Restrooms, O’Brien’s Candy Store & Ice Cream Parlor, G&A’s Gift Shop.
What is your favorite love song on your 1940s playlist? Post links below 👇
What is your favorite Tommy Dorsey song on your 1940s playlist? Post link below 👇
Dear friends of Spirit of ‘45 Bay Area,
We are still in the holding pattern.
We still don’t know if the 1940s Dance Party Fundraiser and Spirit of ‘45 Day (August 14 & 15) will take place this year.
We still plan on hosting the event, but it is dependent upon what the State and County Health Departments deem safe.
We will post as soon as we get an answer in mid-late July.
Keep up that Spirit of ‘45 (courage, shared sacrifice, can do attitude, service to others, and national unity) and stay healthy friends.
Kindest of regards,
Robert & Leann
https://youtu.be/T5C4meGkNyc
"We'll Meet Again" is a 1939 British song made famous by singer Vera Lynn with music and lyrics composed and written by Ross Parker and Hughie Charles. The s...
Bobby socker - a teenager girls who wears bobby socks
“Sorry I am late coming back from lunch. A bobby socker held up the line at the post office.”
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“As most people are aware (or should be), Memorial Day and Veterans Day serve different purposes.
Veterans Day is to honor the service of people who have worn the uniforms of the armed forces.
Memorial Day is intended to remember those who died while serving.”
https://www.npr.org/2017/05/28/530504781/words-youll-hear-memorial-day-dos-and-donts
Memorial Day is specifically to honor those who died in military service. One vet says he'd prefer people say, "I hope you're having a meaningful day." The holiday's history dates to the Civil War.
Goofy - in love
“Good luck in talking with Sarah. She is goofy.”
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UPDATE on Spirit of’45 Bay Area’s participation in Oak Hill’s MEMORIAL DAY Commemoration
This year Oak Hill will be holding a virtual Memorial Day Commemoration ceremony to comply with the current Covid-19 pandemic regulations.
Oak Hill will begin streaming the ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2020.
Please share this information with others.
Thank you.
And stay healthy
Www.oakhillfuneral.com
What songs that mention the Army, Navy, or Marines are on your 1940s playlist? Post links below 👇
Blow Joe - an enlisted man
There was a dust-up in the street today. A Blow Joe stepped in and settled the dispute.
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The Rose, White, and Blue parade has been rescheduled to Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2020 (please update your calendar)
What is your favorite Benny Goodman song on your 1940s playlist? Post links below 👇
VE DAY, Vicory in Europe, May 8, 1945
75 years ago today!
This article captures it all. It shows how 13 countries simultaneously erupted in celebration.
However, for the US, the war still rage on in the pacific.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/05/07/magazine/ve-day-anniversary.html
From jubilation in the streets of New York and Nairobi to solemn moments on the front lines.
Today is the 75th anniversary of V-E (Victory in Europe) Day!
https://www.facebook.com/228735667216/posts/10157766848662217/?vh=e
"We may allow ourselves a brief period of rejoicing"
Extracts from former UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill's speech, announcing the end of the war in Europe in 1945, have been broadcast again to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
bbc.in/2L84u5E
Soitenly! - sure!
Do you want to get dinner later?
Soitenly!
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https://youtu.be/mhgWKUz0Q1U
Curly agrees
What song expressing “longing” would you put on your 1940s playlist?
Post links below 👇
Dear friends of Spirit of ‘45 Bay Area,
Many of you have asked if the 1940s Dance Party Fundraiser and Spirit of ‘45 Day (August 14 & 15) will take place this year.
The short answer is we don’t know yet.
We still plan on hosting the event, but it is dependent upon what the State and County Health Departments deem safe.
We will post as soon as we get an answer in mid-late July.
Keep up that Spirit of ‘45 (courage, shared sacrifice, can do attitude, service to others, and national unity) and stay healthy friends.
Kindest of regards,
Robert & Leann
And she is back home at History Park.
The History Park is closed, but we wanted to take this opportunity to show case the special “Rosie the Riveter” rose in full bloom.
Two parades for Mary!
Happy 100th Birthday Mary Fierros, San Jose's real life Rosie the Riveter!
Born April 20, 1920 in Delta, Utah Mary migrated to California in 1927 and worked the fields for 15 cents per hour. In third grade she met her future husband Mike Fierros who would end up joining the military. Mary followed to each military base sometimes by train or driving her own 32 Chevrolet.
Mary later started working at Douglas Aircraft as a Rosie the Riveter in Long Beach and when Mike was sent to Okinawa, Mary went to work at Southern Pacific Railroad maintaining train engines.
After the war she worked 33 years at Levi Strauss where she retired as a personnel manager. Mary now spends time attending Rosie the Riveter events where she has been honored for her service during the war.
Today Mary is 100 years old and is still as busy as ever cooking for her family and going for walks in the neighborhood. She hopes to be remembered as a woman of knowledge, strength and most of all her love for her husband and family.
Happy Birthday from the women and men of San Jose Police Deparment and thank you for your service to our country!
Honoring the WWII generation.
On Mary's 100th Birthday, several WWII vehicles and antique cars paraded in front of her home in San Jose, CA.
"Mary Fierros grew up in Idaho and spent her early adult life working in the fields with her family and husband. When he was drafted, she went to work for Douglas Aircraft during WWII. After the war, she moved with her husband to military bases in Louisiana and Texas, and returned to California, settling there after his service was finished. She worked for Levi-Strauss for three decades and retired in an upper management position. In this interview, Fierros reflects on her work as a riveter and its impact on the rest of her life. She also discusses discrimination toward Mexican-Americans in military and civilian life and overcoming the challenges of racism in her career and life."
Abstract from
https://ohc-search.lib.berkeley.edu/catalog/MASTER_2071
You can read her entire Oral History.
https://digitalassets.lib.berkeley.edu/roho/ucb/text/fierros_mary_2017.pdf
https://www.mercurynews.com/san-jose-rosie-the-riveter-gets-a-parade-for-100th-birthday
Mary Fierros, who riveted planes and worked on trains during World War II, was celebrated by friends and family who streamed by her San Jose home in two parades for her 100th birthday.
Happy 100th Birthday Tia Mary!
Today spirit of ‘45 wished her a happy bday 1940s style parade.
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/south-bay/bay-area-rosie-the-riveter-turns-100-gets-parade-for-birthday/2276219/
An original Rosie the Riveter in the Bay Area marked an incredible milestone by turning 100 years old. Mary Fierros, known as Tia Mary, was surprised by dozens who gathered outside her San Jose home Monday to celebrate her birthday and honor the woman who served her country during World War II. “S...
Lettuce - cash; (paper) money
“I need some lettuce for the movie tickets”
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75 years ago today, April 17, 1945 this letter was written on the island of Okinawa- bloodiest and last battle in the Pacific.
Peter Radonich was a founding member of Spirit of '45. He passed away in 2008 and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
This letter was written from a field hospital as he was wounded on April 6. Note the Red Cross letter head.
The Letter reads:
Dear Folks,
Just a line to let you know that I am well and hope that all of you are the same.
How is every body and things?
Haven't received any mail as usual... haven't anything to write about . The weather here is beautiful today. Reminds me a lot of California.
Yesterday I made a record that the war correspondent is going to send to KYA and if they have time they would broadcast it. They will notify you before time, so that you can listen.
I am getting along fine. My leg is as well as ever.
This is about all for now. Am hoping to receive some mail soon.
Love and kisses for Nancy,
Love to all,
Pete
What was Roosevelt doing in Warm Springs, GA?
How did FDR die?
How was the war progressing at the exact time? How did the soldiers react when hearing the news?
Who would take his place?
How and when did Truman learn he was now the president?
What was Eleanor, his wife, reaction? Was she near his side at his passing?
All these questions are answered in this great collection of radio broadcast from NBS and MBS from April 12, 1945.
MUST LISTEN:
These audio recordings are 30 minutes long are a great insight to a nervous nation and what was at stake both nationally and internationally.
https://pastdaily.com/2016/04/12/april-12-1945-death-president/
"The president is dead. What do we do now?"
75 years ago this week, FDR's body traveled by train from Warm Springs, GA to Washington D.C. at a mournful 25mph for those along the train tracks could pay their respects. It was estimated 2 million lined the route.
Here is a great article published in the Saturday Evening Post earlier this month by a former copygirl in the newsroom when the news broke.
https://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2020/04/remembering-the-day-fdr-died/
What uplifting song would you put on your 1940s playlist?
75 years ago TODAY ( April 12, 1945), President Roosevelt died. He was the first and only president elected to serve four terms. A generation of young people at that time only new one president. Who would lead the war effort? Truman! Truman who?!
Quiff - an attractive woman
What a quiff! She looks like Betty Grable.
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What songs would you put on your 1940s playlist for this rainy day?
Spirit of ‘45’s April 5 photo shoot is cancelled due to the Shelter In Place. Stay healthy friends.
A lift on a rainy self-isolation day - a cover of the Andrew Sisters by the Andre Rieu Symphony 😀
Hoy volvemos por un ratito a la década del ´40, cuando las grandes bandas y el swing estaban de moda, y André nos lo recuerda con una selección de canciones muy conocidas cantadas por Manoe, Lin y Stephanie como "The André Sisters" (en referencia al trío de hermanas "The Andrew Sisters" que en aquellas épocas cantaban así).
Buen jueves (Patricia).
Spirit of ‘45 weekend is in 5 months. What are you going to wear?
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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)
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 Way
African American Heritage House, Inc.
1650 Senter Rd
Japanese American Museum of San Jose
535 N 5th St