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"THE WAGES OF WAR"
Illinois veterans from World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam and the Iraq conflict will discuss their sometimes difficult experiences adjusting from combat to civilian life at "The Wages of War", a 90-minute panel discussion Thursday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the State Library. The event is free and open to the public. Panelists taking part will be:
Garrett Anderson of Champaign (Iraq war veteran)
Charlie Dukes of Georgetown (WWII)
Ray Elliott of Urbana (Vietnam)
George Flowers of Tolono (Vietnam)
Thomas R. Jones of Springfield (Vietnam)
Bob Henderson of Urbana (Korea)
From 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on May 22nd, all Illinois veterans are encouraged to visit the State Library to have their oral history of service recorded as part of Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White's Illinois Veterans History Project. No appointment is necessary. The oral histories will be archived at the Illinois Digital Archives (www.idaillinois.org ).
"The Wages of War" is sponsored by the James Jones Literary Society, together with Secretary of State Jesse White, the Illinois Center for the Book and the Library of Congress.
Veterans or families of Veterans may create a lasting account of war stories and other anecdotes so that their or their loved one’s service will never be forgotten. For additional information, please click here to view additional information.
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