Tag: Pacific War

Book Recommender: “Valor,” an Astonishing Tale of Defiance and Triumph During the Pacific War

September 16, 2022
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Lt. William Frederick “Bill” Harris was an officer with the China Marine, the elite 4th Marine Regiment stationed in Shanghai, China, prior to World War II to protect American citizens. In the summer of 1941, with war clouds gathering, Harris and the 4th Marine were withdrawn from China to the presumably safer Philippines. “Valor: The…

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Independent Filmmaker Larry Cappetto on Giving Voice to War Veterans Through Recording Their Stories

May 27, 2022
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For one independent filmmaker, Memorial Day means much more than a 24-hour holiday or even a three-day weekend. For Larry Cappetto, Memorial Day is his life. Cappetto has dedicated his craft to honoring veterans by recording their memories and experiences for future generations. Since 2003, Cappetto said, he has interviewed more than 1,000 American and…

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