On Day 7 of his journey West, Jim Martin traveled to Billings, a city with a population of more than 100,000 people in the heart of Montana. Numerous veteran leaders, active duty servicemen and women, a Congressional representative aide, and local TV coverage were on hand when Mr. Martin presented Mayor Bill Cole with the […]
Day 7: August 16, 2022 – Billings, Montana Read More »
Jim Martin had an interview with a Spokane radio station to talk about the National Stars and Stripes Museum and Library’s mission, the journey, and upcoming events at Veterans Memorial in Spokane next week. Mr. Martin also presented the Stars and Stripes Proclamation to the Mayor and City Council of Jackson, Wyoming. He thanked them
Day 6: August 15, 2022 – Jackson, Wyoming Read More »
On Sunday, August 14, 2022, Jim Martin attended church with some friends that beautiful morning in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. “It occurs to us that it requires no great leap to draw the conclusion that our deficit as a nation and as communities in adequately and systematically communicating and encouraging an embrace of commitment and service
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Jim Martin arrived in Topeka where he learned about Kansas native Harry W. Colmery, the architect of the GI Bill. On the road a little after 6:00 a.m. from Topeka, Jim Martin saluted Fort Riley, then drove through Hayes and Goodman, to Denver, Colorado. At the Colorado Governor’s office in Denver, Jim Martin left information
Day 3: August 12, 2022 – Denver, Colorado Read More »
On Thursday, August 11, 2022, Jim Martin arrived in beautiful Bonner Springs, Kansas. He presented a Proclamation recognizing Topeka as a true Stars and Stripes City. Mayor Padilla (a veteran), his wife, the chief of police, fire chief, and other dignitaries were present. Mayor Padilla pledged to do everything he can to further the mission
Day 2: August 11, 2022 – Topeka, Kansas Read More »
Board Member, Jim Martin is kicking off the first leg of a 4,400-mile, 23-day Journey recognizing cities from Missouri to the West Coast that are working to embrace, celebrate, encourage, and promote citizenship, commitment, and service within their communities. We will be posting his progress, including pictures and links to radio or other media interviews
Day 1: August 10, 2022 – Independence, Missouri and Kansas City, Missouri Read More »