The first annual National Spirit of '45 Day was a tremendous success!
Thanks to the efforts dedicated individuals and groups across the nation, hundreds of communities came together to honor our World War II generation, and to pledge to carry on their legacy.
We are currently gathering all the news and event reports from the day, and are posting them on this page (see below). To join our mailing list to receive updates, click here.
Now it's time to keep the momentum going -- onward to Veterans Day!
Thank you once again to our World War II generation, and thank all of you for helping KEEP THE SPIRIT OF '45 ALIVE!
Events and Activities
- See the list of activities nationwide
- Submit your activity - If you didn't register before August 14, sign up now so you can tell us what you did!
Latest News
Here are just some of the news reports on Spirit of '45 Day activities. We'll be posting more soon!
- Good Morning America (VIDEO)
- Napa Valley Register (Napa, CA)
- The Californian (Riverside/San Diego, CA)
- NBC News 4 (New York, NY)
- Baseball supports "Spirit of '45 Day"
(August 10) Announcements to be made at all Major League Baseball games on Saturday, August 14. - Hollywood legends champion "Spirit of '45 Day"
(August 9) Featuring quotes from Carol Channing, Rhonda Fleming, Margaret O'Brien and Ernest Borgnine . - "Spirit of '45 Day" passes Senate, gains support across America
(August 6) Includes details of how state and local elected officials are supporting the campaign - "Spirit of '45 Day" passes House of Representatives
(July 26) Includes summary of activities around the country - Text of "Spirit of '45 Day" Resolution
- More Press Resources