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HELP KEEP THE SPIRIT OF '45
ALIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
In 2010, Congress unanimously passed a resolution supporting the observance of a national "Spirit of '45 Day" on the second Sunday of every August. But only with YOUR support can we assure that the legacy of our Greatest Generation will continue to inspire America. National Spirit of '45 Day this year is August 12, 2012!
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| 2012 Spirit of ’45 National Leaders Conference |
| There's still time for you to sign up to "share your Spirit" in San Diego on the weekend of February 17-19 as we gather to finalize our plans to take National Spirit of '45 to a whole new level this year! |
The Spirit of '45 National Leaders Conference will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience to remember as we honor General Chuck Yeager and six companies that were the backbone of America's "Arsenal of Democracy" during World War II, and helped lead the postwar recovery that began on August 1945.... read more |
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Click here to read article featured in the San Diego Union Tribune.
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Here's a personal message from Dr. Roscoe Brown, the legendary Tuskegee Airman, distinguished educator, and Spirit of '45 National Spokesman.
See Dr. Brown's interview for George Lucas' new movie "Red Tails" which goes into wide release on January 20. Dr. Brown served as a consultant on the movie, which includes a depiction of the dogfight in which he shot down a Nazi jet fighter plane over Germany in March 1945. Mr. Lucas, the creator of "Star Wars," has put millions of his own money into this true story of courage and sacrifice to assure that story of these brave Americans reaches a larger audience, especially young people. Please "show your Spirit" by helping to make sure "Red Tails" really takes off by going to the movie at your local theater an tell your friends to do the same. And may the Force -- and the Spirit -- be with you!
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KEEP THE SPIRIT OF ’45 ALIVE! is a non-profit, non-partisan initiative to raise public awareness about National Spirit of '45 Day so that it is observed every year in communities throughout America.
In 2010, Congress unanimously voted in support of the observance of a new national day of remembrance to preserve and honor the legacy of the men and women of the generation who endured the hard times of the Great Depression, won World War II and then led an unprecedented effort to help assure a better future for the children and grand children of both friend and former foe alike.
By observing Spirit of '45 Day on the second Sunday in August every year Americans of all ages and backgrounds can help assure that the courage, self-sacrifice, “can-do” attitude and commitment to community of our "greatest generation" will continue to inspire America, especially at a time when our country must come together to meet major new challenges.
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The seeds of the civil rights movement were planted by the African Americans who served their country during WWII, often fighting and dying for freedoms they were denied at home.
George Lucas spent more than $50 million dollars to bring his story of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen to the big screen. Stan Harris, who flew 77 missions during WWII and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, produced, wrote and directed his own "mini movie" with the help of some tech savvy kids as part of the award winning Stories of Service program in 1997. It's called "Flying With Neeta."
This week we honor them and those who followed in their footsteps, by paying tribute to the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968).
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