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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.
Operating as usual
Hi friends! We are working on a couple of projects here at Spirit and we need your video help.
Do you have any video that you can share with us from our past events?
We are looking for video of:
Santa Clara Parade of Champions
Spirit of’45 Day - especially of WWII vets
1940s Dance Party
Please DM us the videos.
And THANKS so much for the help
Sept 10,1945
10 September 1945: The U.S. Navy large aircraft carrier USS Midway (CVB-41) is pictured underway on the day of her commissioning. From the Robert L. Lawson Photograph Collection.
National Naval Aviation Museum photo # 1996.488.116.075
A few days before the Wall of Honor came down, the Carrasco family made their annual visit to the wall.
Meet Mrs. Carrasco. She and Joe married in 1948.
A total of 4 Carrasco brothers served during WWII and the Korean War.
Behind the scenes:
The wall of honor consist of 380 feet of war time photos of wwii vets.
Each year they are carefully cleaned and stored.
If anyone would like to add a photo for 2021 send us a message and we’ll put you on the waitlist. Cost is $200.
On display for a few more days at history park. Can be seen on outside fence on Senter Rd. Drive by with the AC on!
Official VJ Day was Sept 2, 1945.
Watch the Official Ceremony for The 75th Commemoration of the End of WWII LIVE today at 8:05 a.m. HST!
75 years ago on September 2, 1945, the peace agreement that ended WWII was signed on board the USS Missouri. Join us on the deck of the Battleship Missouri Memorial to honor all of those who served both in battle and on the home front.
Preceding the official ceremony there will be Legacy of Peace Aerial Parade footage, actual WWII Warbird flyovers, ships in Pearl Harbor, as well as a Naval Pass & Review. The ceremony will begin at the historic time of signing, 9:02am with patriotic music, the Parade of Colors, speeches from dignitaries who helped bring this momentous event to life, as well as music, videos and tributes to our Greatest Generation.
#SaluteTheirService. #HonorTheirHope.
Ways to join — virtually:
Check with your local networks. Many stations will be airing it in Hawaii, across the U.S., and globally.
On our website at 75thwwiicommemoration.org/live
Facebook Live at The 75th Commemoration of the End of WWII
WWII Chinese-American GI.
Our friends at the Chinese Historical and Cultural Project are hosting a special webinar on the Chinese-American veteran experience during WWII.
Webinar: August 29th (Saturday). 1:15PM – 3:00. Fireside chat, briefing room video, webinar and panel.
Learn more here:
https://bacgg.org/index.php/2020/07/18/operation-chinese-american-g-i-8-29-2020/
Recommended Reading. It is impossible to answer every question submitted to our panel. But many can be answered with an article Major General William Chen has graciously allowed BACGG to post summarizing the involvement and contributions of Chinese American Veterans in WWII. https://tinyurl.com/ChiAmWWIIVets
Our August webinar will be, Operation … Chinese American G.I. This webinar is recognized by the Department of Defense, as a Commemorative Partner, as it celebrates the 75th Anniversary, of the end of WWII. The webinar precedes a September ceremony to honor, Chinese American WWII Vets. The keynote speaker is Montgomery Hom, the Executive Producer for the California Ceremony, an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, author, and military historian. We will give you an update, on the September ceremony, which includes military honors, and USO entertainment.
We are taking a different approach, to explore Chinese American WWII history. Yes, you will get all the obligatory dates and places. But we will look at the war, through the lens of the world’s largest private collection, of Chinese American, military memorabilia. For example, we show a pair of boots, with a medal beside it, and then tell the rest of the story … about the hero who filled these shoes. We will roll a film clip from, We Served with Pride, featuring 15 Chinese American WWII Vets, who served, with uncommon valor, as a common virtue.
If you want to get a rare glimpse, of the contributions of Chinese American Veterans. Or hear about women at war, and on the home front. Or just have a good time, don’t miss this session.
Today the spirit of 45 motorpool was honored to pay tribute to an 8 year old who passed away from complications from Leukemia. He was a brilliant kid, amoung his many favorite past times was studying WWII.
www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/san-jose-ca/kekoa-pagan-9149379
Spirit of 45 motorpool out celebrating the end of WWII.
Here is some great color footage of August 14 1945 in Honolulu.
MUCH BETTER VERSION ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ85j6U2Fvs VIMEO has taken upon themselves to CHOP OFF the top and bottom of the frame (and people's…
Happening now.
Come celebrate the 75th anniversary of the end of WW2 with the Spirit of '45!
Our friends of the Historic Unit of Southern California are hosting a virtual spirit of 45 day at 12 noon on Sat Aug 15. They are top notch living historians.
Join us for the Spirit of 45, a virtual commemoration of the end of World War II. August 15, 12pm Pacific Standard Time, on Facebook and Instagram.
On August 14-15, 1945, hundreds of newspaper across the US ran special editions( EXTRA EXTRA!) with eye catching print.
The San Francisco Chronicle was probably said it best: PEACE!
It is this headline that we reproduce to appear in our photo shoots.
Follow link to enlarge front page
https://www.sfchronicle.com/chronicle_vault/article/Chronicle-Covers-Peace-The-greatest-9135261.php
75 Years ago today(7PM EST), August 14, 1945, President Truman announced the end of WWII.
Thousands of impromptu celebrations erupted all across the US and lasted way into the night.
The president said in his speech " This is a time for great rejoicing and a time for solemn contemplation".
All the Spirit of ’45 Bay Area’s Dance Party fundraisers kick off with the song “Let’s Dance” made popular by Benny Goodman in 1935.
While we cannot dance together this year - please join us dancing 💃 🕺 around the house to some swing music.
https://youtu.be/3-bq3_Ti0YE
from 78rpm / Jpn Columbia, L-3016(WCO-26202)
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Dance lessons at 2019 Dance Party
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From our friend Elizabeth U 💕
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Swing Solution!
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A couple of my favorite guys
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Dancing under the Light Tower at History San José
Spirit of’45 Day is Saturday, August 15. It is the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII and the Declaration of Peace.
PLEASE CELEBRATE WITH US ONLINE AND POST YOUR PICTURES OF PAST SPIRIT OF ‘45 DAYS AND DANCE PARTIES.
Use the hashtag #spiritof45bayarea so everyone can see your pictures
Thanks for helping keep the Spirit of ‘45 alive!
This is what it looked like after the US dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima 75 years ago today.
August 6, 1945
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2020/08/05/hiroshima-bombing-75th-anniversary-what-damage-looked-like-japan/3292406001/
On August 6, 1945, a U.S. bomber famously known as the Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, marking a historic act of nuclear warfare.
What’s your favorite Ella Fitzgerald song on your 1940s playlist? Post links below 👇
The two week lead up to Spirit of ‘45 weekend is a FRENZY of activity - most of it chaotic good. “White Heat” by Jimmie Lunceford comes close to the pace 😉
While this year’s event is canceled because of the pandemic, we look forward to seeing everyone at the 2021 Spirit of ‘45 event (August 14, 2021)
https://youtu.be/m4jdhS8n_rY
Performer(s): « Jimmie Lunceford » « White Heat » Audio : Very Hq - CD Quality Sound -- MP3 320 Kbps Album : « Jimmie Lunceford » by « Jimmie Lunceford » Gen...
Do you have Southwest Airline points ? Please consider donating your points to Honor Flight
Honor Flight is the organization that helps WWII Vets get to national memorials. They also coordinate getting the vets out to Spirit of ‘45 Day
https://www.facebook.com/100002273566820/posts/3211789242240163/
Donate your @SouthwestAir points to Honor Flight and help send our heroes to see the national memorials built in their honor. https://www.southwest.com/html/rapidrewards/promotions/donate-points-charity.html
Wow 105 years young!
https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2020/07/31/marine-major-bill-white-105-birthday-stockton/#.XyTv0nd9yZA.facebook
A familiar face out of Stockton celebrated a major milestone Friday. Major Bill White, the oldest living Marine, turned 105.
The USS Indianapolis 75 years ago on July 30th, 1945, shortly after midnight, two torpedoes from Japan's I-58 submarine slammed into Indy's starboard side and sank her in 12 minutes
1,195 sailors and marines on board.
Five days later, only 316 were still alive floating in shark infested waters. The ship had just delivered atomic bomb components of "little boy" to Tinian Island in the Pacific. Little boy was the second atomic bomb dropped.
Today, there are only eight Indy Survivors still living.
One of spirit of 45 founding members is one of those remaining survivors, Aldofo Celaya.
Some of you may have meet him over the years at History Park during Spirit of 45 weekend. He now lives in Arizona
Here is an old article from 2007 that briefly describes his time in the Navy.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2007/07/26/cassidy-true-w-w-ii-heros-story-isnt-pretty/
Some photos from today’s parade with 101 year old Wwii veteran Sidney Walton.
The Spirit of 45 motor pool join Sidney Walton for part of his "no regrets tour" along with Other local orginzations and car clubs.
Sydney is a 101 year old WWII vet on a mission to visit all 50 governors.
Sydney was one of four Wwii vets who took part in the coin toss ceremony at this years Super Bowl.
God speed on the rest of your journey, Sidney!!
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mercurynews.com/2020/07/29/101-year-old-world-war-ii-vet-visits-bay-area-on-epic-journey/amp/
Sidney Walton, a 101-year-old World War II veteran, plans to travel to all 50 states on his “No Regrets” tour.
Nimitz Freeway (Interstate 880) is named after US Chief of Naval Operations Fleet Admital Chester Nimitz
Nimitz Elementary (Sunnyvale) and Nimitz Middle (Los Angeles) are also named after Admiral Nimitz
Portrait of US Chief of Naval Operations Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz.
Our friends over at the JAMSJ are showing some of their treasures and talking about Local Bay Area history. Check it out
Before the Japanese. Before the Filipinos. Before any other Asian community in San Jose, there were the Chinese. Did you know that five Chinatowns existed in San Jose? And did you know that the fifth Chinatown, Heinlenville, provided the nurturing environment that gave birth to San Jose Japantown?
Join us in an ongoing series to discover the historic and cultural treasures of the San Jose Japantown community through the Hidden Histories of San Jose Japantown Augmented Reality Art Project
Rosie!
https://www.facebook.com/1624495026/posts/10220359549451887/
Have you seen our Cheboygan and Emmet Counties /American Rosie the Riveter Association's Fabulous Fabricated Rosie? And behind every great Rosie is a story... the gals contacted Rebel Metalworks of Elmira, MI, gave them the design, and let them translate it into sturdy metal as befits a Rosie! Rosebuds Angie Morthland and Karen Dunkelberg went to the shop and watched Rosie get cut out and welded together. The new ironclad icon helped the Chapter celebrate Rosie the Riveter Day 2020 in March in a low-key way with photos, since no events could occur. You might see the northern-tough metal Rosie at Chapter events in the future as well. When Rosie isn't helping the Chapter celebrate, she lives in Angie's garden. Great idea, gals!
Come check out Spirit of ‘45 Bay Area’s home base - History San Jose
Local history surrounded by the Beautiful park
History San Jose invites you to take a special walking tour of the grounds of History Park.
Some women’s shoe history
Revisit our best vintage shoes with this shopping guide.
Material culture for sale
PAC*SJ's first garage sale of the summer is underway, and the early birds are finding their worms! Sale continues today (Friday 7/17) until 3pm, and tomorrow (Saturday 7/18) 9-noon. 260 South 13th Street, San Jose. Lots of 78 records, music-related books, and miscellaneous ephemera. All outdoors, social distancing and masks required. A beautiful day for browsing!
1650 Senter Rd
San Jose, CA
95112
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Spirit of 45 motorpool out celebrating the end of WWII.
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.
African American Heritage House, Inc.
1650 Senter RdMoroccan minerales and fossiles
Bouldrer DRChildren's Discovery Museum of San Jose
180 Woz WayGenetics at The Tech Interactive
201 S Market St
Japanese American Museum of San Jose
535 N 5th St
African American Heritage House, Inc.
1650 Senter Rd
