Robert J (Bob) BrennanPacific Stars & Stripes, 1971-73 Background: Born 1948Hometown: Mount Carmel, PAEducation: Penn State University, BA JournalismFairfield University, MA in Corporate and Political Communication My Story: During the spring of 1970, with my academic studies at Penn State winding down, I won the lottery. But there was no celebrating nor was there any […]
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Our very own Laura Dumey, Executive Director of The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library, recently appeared on Barry Interesting with Barry Aycock where she answered questions regarding the Museum. Check out her interview now on YouTube!
I’m calling it. I’m saying I was the last draftee to work at the European Stars and Stripes. The draft ended in December, 1972 and I was snagged in October. I had successfully avoided the draft for four years as a journalism student at University of Nevada, Reno. After basic and medic training at Fort
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Become a Sponsor for Liberty Days: A Living History Timeline Adventure FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023 8AM to 4PM | BLOOMFIELD, MISSOURI Welcome Sponsors We are looking for sponsors to partner with us in making this event a grand success. Some of the areas where we need sponsorship include: – T-shirt Sponsors:
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2023 Little Miss and Mister Liberty DaysPhoto Contest Fundraiser FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023 8AM to 4PM | BLOOMFIELD, MISSOURI Welcome Photo Contest Participants The Little Miss and Mister Liberty Days Photo Contest Fundraiser is open to all children birth to 5 years residing in the Stars and Stripes Historic Region of
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Class Registration for Liberty Days: A Living History Timeline Adventure FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 8AM to 4PM | BLOOMFIELD, MISSOURI Welcome Teachers Your 5th through 8th-grade students are invited to attend the 11th Annual Liberty Days: A Living History Timeline Adventure. This event will take place on Friday, October 6, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 3
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Vendors Wanted for Liberty Days: A Living History Timeline Adventure FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023 8AM to 4PM | BLOOMFIELD, MISSOURI Welcome Vendors We are looking for vendors to partner with us for this event. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please complete the form below and we will get
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Gary Cooper (1944-2022) was a photojournalist who began his career as a reporter for the Pacific Stars and Stripes (PSS) in the mid-60s. He covered various stories during his time there, including a page one story in the July 13, 1966, Pacific Stars and Stripes newspaper. After leaving the PSS, Cooper worked for the Miami
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4th Annual Spirit of Democracy Banquet and Silent Auction Fundraiser ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE MUSUEM Saturday, November 4, 2023 Doors Open at 5PM Osage Center, Cape Girardeau, MO Please join us for the 4th Annual Spirit of Democracy Banquet and Silent Auction on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Osage Center in Cape Girardeau,
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The Museum is hosting the Veteran Art Exhibit from John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. This special exhibit will be at the Museum from August 4, 2023 to September 15, 2023. Visitors can view this exhibit during the Museum’s regular operating hours. We are open to the public on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays,
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