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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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Stars and Stripes Museum Trivia Night Saturday March 11 2023

6th Annual Trivia Night

Mark Your Calendar for the 6th Annual Trivia Night Saturday, March 11, 2023 6:00 p.m. at the Lair Event Center in Dexter It’s that time again! The Stars and Stripes Museum and Library will be hosting our 6th Annual Trivia Night at the Lair Event Center in Dexter, Missouri on Saturday, March 11, 2023. The

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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 Thursday, September 1, 2022, Jim Martin presented the Stars and Stripes City Proclamation to Amarillo, Texas which was accepted by Donna Savage.

Day 23: September 1, 2022 – Amarillo, Texas and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

On Thursday, September 1, 2022, Jim Martin traveled to Amarillo, Texas and presented the city with a Stars and Stripes City Proclamation which was accepted by Donna Savage. He also visited and presented the Stars and Stripes City Proclamation to Oklahoma City which was accepted by chief of staff Steve Hill.

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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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