Driven by the Past
A Road Trip through our National Parks
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World War II
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Thursday, June 6, 2019
D-Day and the War in Europe at the Normandy Landing Beaches, France
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The American Cemetery above Omaha Beach In recognition of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings today, I am posting this chapter...
Monday, July 18, 2016
Manzanar National Historic Site, Independence, California
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At 9 am in mid-June, the sun already blasted the valley in eastern California. I walked through the 90 degree heat to the visitors’ center...
Monday, July 11, 2016
Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front NHP, Richmond, California
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Poster from Rosie the Riveter/World War II Homefront NHP It’s not too often I get to meet people who helped shape history. Usually, I...
Monday, June 27, 2016
Manhattan Project National Historical Park at Hanford, Washington
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It is tricky to get your arms around one of the newest units of the NPS-- tricky because it exists in three states, tricky because it entai...
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Friday, June 3, 2016
Minidoka National Historic Site, near Jerome, Idaho
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Minidoka National Historic Site The reconstructed watchtower at Minidoka NHS (Photo by Hunner) In south central Idaho, the NPS is r...
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