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Tony Vaccaro in 1945 sitting on the wing of a plane holding his 35-millimeter Argus C3 camera that he had bought as a teenager.

Tony Vaccaro, photographer during WWII, dies at 100

Michelantonio Celestino Onofrio “Tony” Vaccaro (December 20, 1922 – December 28, 2022) was a photographer who is best known for his photos taken in Europe during 1944 and 1945, and in Germany immediately following World War II. He subsequently became a fashion and lifestyle photographer for American magazines. As a high school student in the …

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Toys for Tots Donations Accepted at the Museum until December 12

Toys for Tots Donations Accepted Until December 12

The National Stars and Stripes Museum Library is a drop-off location for Toys for Tots. The last day to drop off unwrapped toys is Monday, December 12, 2022. Anyone who donates a toy by December 3 will be entered into a drawing for a $75 Walmart Gift Card. Every donation made to our Toys for …

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A sneak peak at information featured in the exhibit

Ulysses S. Grant Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit Opens December 1 at The National Stars and Stripes Museum and Library

In honor of Ulysses S. Grant’s 200th birthday, The National Stars and Stripes Museum and Library will be hosting a traveling exhibit from the Missouri Humanities Council for the month of December which highlights Grant’s connections to Missouri. The “Ulysses Grant’s Missouri” exhibit tells the story of the General and President through his own words. …

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On Wednesday, August 31, 2022, Jim Martin presented the Stars and Stripes City Proclamation to Albuquerque, New Mexico which was accepted by Mayor Tim Keller and his 3-year-old daughter.

Day 22: August 31, 2022 – Santa Fe and Albuquerque, New Mexico

On Wednesday, August 31, 2022, Jim Martin visited historic Santa Fe, New Mexico where he presented the Stars and Stripes City Proclamation to Santa Fe which was accepted by Mayor Alan Webber, a St. Louis native and Cardinal fan. He then traveled to the New Mexico Veterans Memorial in Albuquerque. There he met with Robert …

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On Tuesday, August 30, 2022, Jim Martin presented the Stars and Stripes City Proclamation to Salt Lake City, Utah.

Day 21: August 30, 2022 – Salt Lake City, Utah and Grand Junction, Colorado

Jim Martin presented the Stars and Stripes City Proclamation on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 to Salt Lake City, Utah. The Proclamation was accepted by the mayor’s staff. Jim also spoke with staff at the Utah Veterans Affairs Bureau about the potential of adopting a Veterans Hall of Fame concept such as the one in Missouri. …

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On Monday, August 29, 2022, Jim Martin presented the Stars and Stripes City Proclamation to Boise, Idaho.

Day 20: August 29, 2022 – Boise, Idaho and Ogden, Utah

On Monday, August 29, 2022, Jim Martin was up early and traveled through the Cascade Mountains in Washington and Oregon to Western Idaho. Once there, he presented the Stars and Stripes City Proclamation to Boise, Idaho which was accepted by the mayor’s office. He also spoke with the state’s Veterans Affairs staff about the potential …

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