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SUMMARY:Deep Dives Event Series "1919: The Year That Changed A Century"
DESCRIPTION:Next week’s Deep Dives Event is presented by Muskegon Community College Center for Experiential Learning. Their lecture will cover the topic “1919: The Year That Changed a Century”\n\n\nAll events begin at 6pm. Cost of attendance is $7.50. Museum members are FREE. For a Zoom link\, email tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/deep-dives-event-series-1919-the-year-that-changed-a-century/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
CREATED:20221103T150504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T150504Z
UID:10000149-1668254400-1668258000@silversidesmuseum.org
SUMMARY:USS Silversides Submarine Engine Start
DESCRIPTION:The USS Silversides Submarine Museum will be firing up USS Silversides engines for the last time this year on Saturday\, November 12th at 12pm
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/uss-silversides-submarine-engine-start/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221111T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221111T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
CREATED:20221018T164140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T164140Z
UID:10000146-1668186000-1668187800@silversidesmuseum.org
SUMMARY:2022 Veteran’s Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 11th at 5pm\, downtown Muskegon on Western Avenue
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/2022-veterans-day-parade/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221107T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
CREATED:20221101T181358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T184418Z
UID:10000148-1667844000-1667847600@silversidesmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Deep Dives Event Series "Local Muskegon Veterans"
DESCRIPTION:Mike Baauw of the Muskegon County Department of Veterans Affairs will facilitate a presentation on Local Heroes for our Deep Dives Event Series this coming Monday\, November 7th. Presenter Billy Stancroff will be speaking on VFW Post 7729 namesake Lt. Clement F. Derezinski and Lupe Alviar from the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 31.\n\n\nAll events begin at 6pm. Cost of attendance is $7.50. Museum members are FREE. For a Zoom link\, email tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/veterans-day-engine-start/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221103T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
CREATED:20221018T165158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T165158Z
UID:10000147-1667471400-1667476800@silversidesmuseum.org
SUMMARY:We Honor Veterans Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Conversation with valuable information for veterans\, their widowed spouse\, and families\nThursday\, November 3\, 2022 – 10:30 am to 12:00 pm\nUSS Silversides Submarine Museum – Channel View Room 1346 Bluff Street\, Muskegon\, MI 49441
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/we-honor-veterans-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221031T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221031T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
CREATED:20220925T171619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T161637Z
UID:10000139-1667239200-1667246400@silversidesmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Deep Dives Event Series “The Seeds of Destruction\, the Events that led to the American Civil War\, Part 2”
DESCRIPTION:Deep Dives Event Series “The Seeds of Destruction\, the Events that led to the American Civil War\, Part 2” Presented by Ron Janowski
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/uss-silversides-fall-2022-lecture-series-2022-10-31/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
CREATED:20221018T161519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T161519Z
UID:10000144-1666954800-1666958400@silversidesmuseum.org
SUMMARY:2022 Flag Retirement Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Presented by VFW 2326 of Grand Haven \nJoin us for our annual Flag Retirement ceremony on Friday\, October 28th. Ceremony begins at 11am EST
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/2022-flag-retirement-ceremony/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221027
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
CREATED:20221018T160730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T160730Z
UID:10000143-1666742400-1666828799@silversidesmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Museum Closed Oct. 26th
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be closed Wednesday\, October 26th for staff training and museum maintenance. Regular museum hours will resume Thursday\, October 27th. We apologize for any inconvenience!\n 
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/museum-closed-oct-26th/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
CREATED:20220925T171619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T154555Z
UID:10000138-1666634400-1666641600@silversidesmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Deep Dives Event Series “The Seeds of Destruction\, the Events that led to the American Civil War\, Part 1”
DESCRIPTION:Deep Dives Event Series “The Seeds of Destruction\, the Events that led to the American Civil War\, Part 1” presented by Ron Janowski
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/uss-silversides-fall-2022-lecture-series-2022-10-24/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
CREATED:20221018T160235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T160317Z
UID:10000141-1666029600-1666036800@silversidesmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Deep Dives Event Series “Acts of Love in a Time of War\, Part 2”
DESCRIPTION:Deep Dives Event Series “Acts of Love in a Time of War\, Part 2” Presented by Dr. Fred Johnson
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/deep-dives-event-series-acts-of-love-in-a-time-of-war-part-2-2/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
CREATED:20221018T162540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T162540Z
UID:10000145-1665925200-1665932400@silversidesmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Underwater Pumpkin Carving
DESCRIPTION:The Muskegon County Sheriff Dive Team carves pumpkins underwater in the Muskegon channel. 1-3pm on Sunday\, October 16th. Bring your own pumpkin!
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/underwater-pumpkin-carving/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
CREATED:20221018T155804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T160138Z
UID:10000140-1665424800-1665432000@silversidesmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Deep Dives Event Series “Acts of Love in a Time of War\, Part 1”
DESCRIPTION:Deep Dives Event Series “Acts of Love in a Time of War\, Part 1” Presented by Dr. Fred Johnson
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/deep-dives-event-series-acts-of-love-in-a-time-of-war-part-2/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
CREATED:20221018T160514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T160514Z
UID:10000142-1664820000-1664827200@silversidesmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Deep Dives Event Series “The Toledo War”
DESCRIPTION:Deep Dives Event Series “The Toledo War” presented by Kurt Troutman
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/deep-dives-event-series-the-toledo-war/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
CREATED:20220424T014120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220424T015835Z
UID:10000135-1650909600-1650916800@silversidesmuseum.org
SUMMARY:April 25\, 2022 Ron Janowski- MacArthur’s Return to the Philippines
DESCRIPTION:During World War II’s Pacific Campaign\, General Douglas MacArthur\, along with his family\, were located on the island of Corregidor where he oversaw more than 90\,000 American and Filipino troops in the battle against the Japanese military. As neighboring strongholds fell to the Japanese\, U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt grew concerned that Corregidor would also fall and MacArthur\, a well-respected leader\, would be captured or killed. General MacArthur balked at the President’s request to leave the island\, but when he was ordered to do so\, he had to oblige. When he left\, MacArthur vowed\, “I Shall Return.” And he did—On October 20\, 1944!\n\n\n\nThe Lecture Series will begin at 6PM at the museum located 1346 Bluff Street\, Muskegon\, Michigan. If you are unable to attend in person\, please contact Teresa Folkmier at tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org for the zoom link. The cost for attendance is $7.50 and of\ncourse\, members are always free.
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/april-24-2022-ron-janowski-macarthurs-return-to-the-philippines/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Regular Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
CREATED:20220323T204419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T210420Z
UID:10000133-1648490400-1648497600@silversidesmuseum.org
SUMMARY:MARCH 28\, 2022 The USS Silversides the boat\, the men\, and the war.
DESCRIPTION:Come and listen to USS Silversides staff members Don Kitchen and Teresa Folkmier-Troutman discuss the Pacific war years of our venerated and decorated war veteran and her valiant crew. Don and Teresa will talk about the boat itself\, the official version of how the Silversides was so successfully utilized during the war\, and stories from various crew members that never made it into the official records. You don’t want to miss a lecture about the most successful surviving World War II submarine\, so we’ll see you at the USS Silversides Submarine Museum this Monday\, March 28\, 2022. \n  \nThe Lecture Series will begin at 6PM at the museum located 1346 Bluff Street\, Muskegon\, Michigan. If you are unable to attend in person\, please contact Teresa Folkmier at tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org for the zoom link. The cost for attendance is $7.50 and of course\, members are always free.
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/march-28-2022-the-uss-silversides-the-boat-the-men-and-the-war/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
CREATED:20220224T184118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T185443Z
UID:10000132-1647885600-1647892800@silversidesmuseum.org
SUMMARY:March 21. 2022 Fred Johnson- China Burma India
DESCRIPTION:China-Burma-India Theater (1941–45). The China‐Burma‐India (CBI) theater has been dubbed “the forgotten theater” of World War II. Once the United States entered the war\, American strategy called for building up China as a source of manpower\, as a base for bombers and the eventual invasion of Japan\, and as a pro‐American regional power in the postwar era. \nIt became the stuff of Legends. \n  \n \n \nFred Johnson\, History Professor Hope College \nThe Lecture Series will begin at 6 PM at the museum located at 1346 Bluff Street\, Muskegon\, Michigan. If you are unable to attend in person\, please contact Teresa Folkmier at tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org for the Zoom link. The cost for attendance is $7.50 and of course\, members are always free. \n 
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/march-21-2022-fred-johnson-china-burma-india-2/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220314T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220314T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
CREATED:20220224T172541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T174127Z
UID:10000130-1647280800-1647288000@silversidesmuseum.org
SUMMARY:March 14\, 2022\, Fred Johnson - Doolittle and the USS Hornet
DESCRIPTION:The early days of WWII in the Pacific brought bad news every day. America needed a win and quickly. In walks\, James Harold “Jimmy” Doolittle (1896-1993) was a pioneering pilot\, aeronautical engineer\, combat leader\, and military strategist whose career stretched from World War I to the height of the Cold War. He is most famous for leading a daring bombing raid over Tokyo in 1942\, the first American attack on the Japanese mainland. Doolittle’s 16 planes dropped their bombs and then\, lacking fuel to return to their carrier\, flew on to crash-land in China and the Soviet Union. \n \nFred Johnson\, History Professor Hope College\nThe Lecture Series will begin at 6 PM at the museum located at 1346 Bluff Street\, Muskegon\, Michigan. If you are unable to attend in person\, please contact Teresa Folkmier at tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org for the Zoom link. The cost for attendance is $7.50 and of course\, members are always free. \n 
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/march-14-2022-fred-johnson-doolittle-and-the-uss-hornet/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://silversidesmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/58f6803bd1c23_huge.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220307T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
CREATED:20220224T165241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T174009Z
UID:10000129-1646676000-1646683200@silversidesmuseum.org
SUMMARY:March 7\, 2022\, Fred Johnson – The 5 American Presidents who Served in WWII
DESCRIPTION:What do Presidents George H.W. Bush\, John F. Kennedy\, Lyndon B. Johnson\, Gerald R. Ford\, and Richard Nixon have in Common (Other than being President) they all served in the Pacific Theater during WWII. (Jimmy Carter was at the Naval Academy until 1946\, Reagan’s eyesight was bad\, he did limited duty in the US and Eisenhower was busy in Europe)  Jimmy Carter was a submariner; a Submarine (USS Finback SS230) picked up George Bush after his plane was shot down near the island of Chi Chi Jima. He spent time on the USS Finback SS230 until he could be returned to base. \n \nJohn F. Kennedy on PT 109\n\nFred Johnson\, History Professor  Hope College\nThe Lecture Series will begin at 6 PM at the museum located at 1346 Bluff Street\, Muskegon\, Michigan. If you are unable to attend in person\, please contact Teresa Folkmier at tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org for the Zoom link. The cost for attendance is $7.50 and of course\, members are always free. \n 
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/march-7-2022-fred-johnson-the-5-american-presidents-who-served-in-wwii/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
CREATED:20220223T153249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T155752Z
UID:10000128-1646071200-1646078400@silversidesmuseum.org
SUMMARY:A true story of Survival in Japanese occupied waters during WWII.
DESCRIPTION:Director Peggy Maniates brings you an incredible true story of courage and perseverance.   In August of 1944\, a submarine sets out on a war patrol in Japanese occupied Water. The sub strikes a mine and sinks in under a minute.  Join us as the museum tells the horrendous story of the brave men of the USS Flier who survived in Japanese-occupied waters without being taken\, prisoner.  Hear the story of here 8 survivors\, the natives who risked their lives to hide them and the Coast Watchers  Americans – Americans of Philippine descent- who were able to arraigned rescue.    Featuring\, a local Grand Haven Business Man and WWII submariner Alvin Jacobson. \nThe book Eight Survived\, The story of the USS Flier\, is available in our gift shop. \n \n  \nThe Lecture Series will begin at 6 PM at the museum located at 1346 Bluff Street\, Muskegon\, Michigan. If you are unable to attend in person\, please contact Teresa Folkmier at tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org for the Zoom link. The cost for attendance is $7.50 and of course\, members are always free. \n 
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/a-true-story-of-survival-in-japanese-occupied-waters-during-wwii/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220221T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
CREATED:20220210T155400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T155937Z
UID:10000127-1645466400-1645466400@silversidesmuseum.org
SUMMARY:The Silversides Spring Lecture series
DESCRIPTION:The Silversides Spring Lecture series begins!\n\n\n \n\n\nFebruary 21\, 2022- Ron Janowski The Road to WWII\n\n\nWorld War II\, a worldwide event that changed humanity forever. Tonight’s lecture will discuss the road to war in the Pacific.\n \nThe Lecture Series will begin at the museum located 1346 Bluff Street\, Muskegon\, Michigan. If you are unable to attend in person\, please contact Teresa Folkmier at tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org for the zoom link. The cost for attendance is $7.50 and of course\, members are always free.
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/5483/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
CREATED:20211114T153649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211114T172952Z
UID:10000124-1636999200-1637006400@silversidesmuseum.org
SUMMARY:The Final Lecture in the Vietnam War series Nov. 15\, 2021!
DESCRIPTION:Fred Johnson\nFred Johnson tells us how the Vietnam War effected future military operations and \nforeign policy in American politics to this day! \n  \nAs always\, The Lecture will begin at 6:00pm at the museum located 1346 Bluff Street\, Muskegon\, Michigan. If you are unable to attend in person\, please contact Teresa Folkmier at tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org for the zoom link. The cost for attendance is $5.00 and of course\, members are always free.
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/the-final-lecture-in-the-vietnam-war-series-nov-16-2021/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211108T200000
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SUMMARY:The Monday Night Lecture! The Home Front!
DESCRIPTION:Speaker\, LT. Colonel Ron Janowski retired US Army talks about the Home Front during the war.\nThe war raged on a different Continent\, but separate conflicts took place on the home front.\nAn active civil rights movement was taking place along side a movement to end the war in Vietnam.\nPlease join us on Monday evening to learn how the two critical movement changed the way America perceived the war and the equal rights movement.\n\n\n\n \nDiscussion will ensue on the effects the media and public opinion dictated the outcome of the war.\nThe Lecture will begin at 6:00pm at the museum located 1346 Bluff Street\, Muskegon\, Michigan. If you are unable to attend in person\, please contact Teresa Folkmier at tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org for the zoom link. The cost for attendance is $5.00 and of course\, members are always free.
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/the-monday-night-lecture-the-home-front/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211101T200000
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SUMMARY:The next Monday night lecture on the 1st of November is on The Corpsman’s Experience in Vietnam
DESCRIPTION:During the Vietnam War\, Michael Kuklenski was assigned to a group of Marines.  A deeply religious man\, Kuklenski served as a conscientious objector\, refusing to carry a gun with him into combat zones.  On May 29\, 1969\, his group was attacked.  Despite being wounded on three separate occasions\, Kuklenski continued to treat his wounded Marines and did not stop helping until all of the wounded men had been moved to safety.  For his heroic actions that night\, Kuklenski was awarded the Silver Star. \nSteve Vineyard\, a lifelong friend of Kuklenski’s was assigned to a Marine Reconnaissance Unit.  He performed minor surgeries frequently while in the country\, working hard to assist men so they did not have to visit battalion aid stations.  Steve Vineyard earned a Purple Heart while working to save lives in Vietnam. \n \nThe Lecture will begin at 6:00pm at the museum located 1346 Bluff Street\, Muskegon\, Michigan. If you are unable to attend in person\, please contact Teresa Folkmier at tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org for the zoom link. The cost for attendance is $5.00 and of course\, members are always free.
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/the-next-monday-night-lecture-on-the-1st-of-november-is-on-the-corpsmans-experience-in-vietnam/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
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SUMMARY:The lecture series continues October 25\, 2021 with The Navy in Vietnam
DESCRIPTION:Monday nights lecture is by Laura Orr. \nLaura is the Director of Education at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum in Norfolk\, Virginia. Prior to that\, she was the Education and Volunteer Coordinator at Fort Monroe’s Casemate Museum\, and the Director of Interpretation and Education at Stratford Hall\, the home of the Lees of Virginia. She has also worked as a seasonal interpretation ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park. Laura received her Bachelor’s degree in American Studies from Penn State University and her Master’s in History and Museum Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her book about World War II dive bomber pilot CAPT Jack “Dusty” Kleiss\, a member of USS Enterprise’s Scouting Squadron 6\, was published in 2017. The book is entitled Never Call Me a Hero\, and Dusty was the only pilot involved in the Battle of Midway to score three hits on Japanese carriers. \n \nThe Lecture Series will begin at 6:00pm at the museum located 1346 Bluff Street\, Muskegon\, Michigan. If you are unable to attend in person\, please contact Teresa Folkmier at tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org for the zoom link. The cost for attendance is $5.00 and of course\, members are always free.
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/the-lecture-series-continues-october-25-2021-with-the-navy-in-vietnam/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211018T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
CREATED:20210923T132625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T165005Z
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SUMMARY:The Role of the Marines in Vietnam October 18th 2021
DESCRIPTION:This Mondays Lecture will be on the role of the Marines in Vietnam presented by Dr. Fred Johnson\, Associate Professor of History at Hope College. Dr. Johnson is an award-winning public speaker. A member of the Michigan chapter of the National Speakers’ Association and a member of Toastmasters since 2004. \nFred Johnson\nThe next Lecture will be on October 18\, 2021 at 6:00pm at the museum located 1346 Bluff Street\, Muskegon\, Michigan. If you are unable to attend in person\, please contact Teresa Folkmier at tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org for the zoom link. \nThe cost for attendance is $5.00 and of course\, members are always free.
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/fall-2021-lecture-series-vietnam/2021-10-18/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
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SUMMARY:October 11\, 2021 The Air Force in Vietnam
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Brian D. Laslie is Deputy Command Historian\, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM). He previously served as the Historian\, 1st Fighter Wing\, Langley Air Force Base\, Virginia from December 2009 to August 2012. During his time as a federal historian he has written three periodic histories and four contingency histories\, and two historical studies. \nA 2001 graduate of The Citadel: The Military College of South Carolina and a historian of air power studies\, Brian received his Masters degree from Auburn University Montgomery in 2006 and his Doctorate in history from Kansas State University in 2013. His dissertation focused on the realistic training revolution in the USAF after Vietnam and the impact of training on Desert Storm and Allied Force. His first book The Air Force Way of War: U.S. Tactics and Training after Vietnam (Kentucky\, 2015) was published in the Spring of 2015 and landed on the 2016 Chief-of-Staff of the Air Force’s Reading List. His second book\, Architect of Air Power: General Laurence S. Kuter and the Birth of the U.S. Air Force was published in 2017. \nEducation \nPhD\, History\, Kansas State University (2013) \nMaster of Science\, International Relations\, Auburn University Montgomery (2006) \nBachelor of Science\, History\, The Citadel (2001) \nProfessional Experience \nBrian has taught at Barton County Community College\, Christopher Newport University\, and Auburn University Montgomery. He is also an in-residence graduate of the Air Force’s Air Command and Staff College. \nHe has served as a federal historian since 2009. Prior to that Brian served on active duty for six years as an officer in the USAF. \nHonors & Awards \nRoyal Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Reading List selection (2017) \nChief of Staff of the Air Force reading list selection (2016) \nResearch and Scholarly Interests \nAmerican Military \nAviation \nAir Power \nPublications \nThe Air Force Way of War: U.S. Tactics and Training after Vietnam \nArchitect of Air Power: General Laurence S. Kuter and the Birth of the U.S. Air Force \n  \nHe will zoom into the theater. \nThe lectures begin at 6:00pm at the museum located 1346 Bluff Street\, Muskegon\, Michigan. If you are unable to attend in person\, please contact Teresa Folkmier at tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org for the zoom link. The cost for attendance is $5.00 and of course\, members are always free.
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/october-11-2021-the-air-force-in-vietnam/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211011T200000
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SUMMARY:The Role of the Marines in Vietnam October 18th 2021
DESCRIPTION:This Mondays Lecture will be on the role of the Marines in Vietnam presented by Dr. Fred Johnson\, Associate Professor of History at Hope College. Dr. Johnson is an award-winning public speaker. A member of the Michigan chapter of the National Speakers’ Association and a member of Toastmasters since 2004. \nFred Johnson\nThe next Lecture will be on October 18\, 2021 at 6:00pm at the museum located 1346 Bluff Street\, Muskegon\, Michigan. If you are unable to attend in person\, please contact Teresa Folkmier at tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org for the zoom link. \nThe cost for attendance is $5.00 and of course\, members are always free.
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/fall-2021-lecture-series-vietnam/2021-10-11/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211004T200000
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SUMMARY:The Coast Guard in Vietnam with           Captain Greg Ketchen
DESCRIPTION:Captain Greg Ketchen US Coast Guard (retired\, pictured at right) will discuss the little known history of the Coast Guards role in the conflict. He will recount many stories of personal bravery and the Coast Guards mission.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreg Ketchen is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Captain living on Cape Cod He is a volunteer at the Coast Guard Heritage Museum located in Barnstable’s Old Customs House and currently serves as its president. Before moving to the Cape ten years ago\, Greg’s career included providing support to Massachusetts’ commercial ports as a development consultant\, heading operations at the New England Aquarium\, and filling a wide variety Coast Guard jobs. These included performing duties as the head of the service’s Search and Rescue policies\, completing an assignment as deputy commander and chief oceanographer for the International Ice Patrol\, serving on the faculty at the Coast Guard Academy\, and commanding Group Boston and a NATO station in Italy. He has completed graduate studies in both Physical Oceanography and Business Administration.\n\n\nThe lectures begin at 6:00pm at the museum located 1346 Bluff Street\, Muskegon\, Michigan. If you are unable to attend in person\, please contact Teresa Folkmier at tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org for the zoom link. The cost for attendance is $5.00 and of course\, members are always free.
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/the-coast-guard-in-vietnam-with-captain-greg-ketchen/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210927T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
CREATED:20210923T165419Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Fall Lecture Series: Vietnam – The Nurses
DESCRIPTION:The Lecture series continues on September 27\, 2021 with Connie Moore.\n\nHer topic will be on the Army Nurse in Vietnam. As you can see she is very well versed on the topic after having served as nurse in the Army and later as their historian. Her presentation will be broken into 3 parts. The early years of the conflict (1956 to 1964)\, the middle ( 1965 TO 1969) and the LATER YEARS (1969 TO 1973). Each part of the presentation will discuss the changing roles and responsibilities of the Army Nurse.\n\n\n\nCOL (R)Constance J. (CJ) Moore served as an Army nurse for twenty-five years. She was assigned in various psychiatric nursing positions\, and in five hospital education and nursing academic roles\, culminating in the assignment\, Chief of Education\, William Beaumont Army Medical Center\, El Paso\, TX. Other past military assignments include the Army Nursing Corps Historian\, and Pentagon Crisis Management Team Member where she provided support for the military and civilian staff after the 9-11 bombing. After retiring from active federal service in 2008\,Mooretelecommuted as a government contractor for the Defense Center for Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury. She has maintained her passion for history by serving as the Army Nurse Corps Association Historian since 2008.Shealso has published a biography in 2019 entitled Maria Longworth Storer–from Music and Art to Popes and Presidents. She is currently researching a book tentatively titled21stCenturyArmyNurse Warriors about Army nurses who deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq.
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/2021-fall-lecture-series-vietnam-the-nurses/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T111011
CREATED:20210923T132625Z
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SUMMARY:The Role of the Marines in Vietnam October 18th 2021
DESCRIPTION:This Mondays Lecture will be on the role of the Marines in Vietnam presented by Dr. Fred Johnson\, Associate Professor of History at Hope College. Dr. Johnson is an award-winning public speaker. A member of the Michigan chapter of the National Speakers’ Association and a member of Toastmasters since 2004. \nFred Johnson\nThe next Lecture will be on October 18\, 2021 at 6:00pm at the museum located 1346 Bluff Street\, Muskegon\, Michigan. If you are unable to attend in person\, please contact Teresa Folkmier at tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org for the zoom link. \nThe cost for attendance is $5.00 and of course\, members are always free.
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/fall-2021-lecture-series-vietnam/2021-09-20/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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