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Collections Spotlight: Flags
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Check out some historic flags in our collection. These flags commemorate the military service of women during World War I and the Gulf War. The HERstory Spotlight Series takes a look at stories from both our Register, an interactive online database of military women, and our world-class collection.The Military Women’s Memorial, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the only historical repository documenting all military women’s service. It is located at the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery and features an education center, interactive exhibitions, a world-class collection of military women’s stories, and engaging programs and events for all generations. Find out more about us at www.womensmemorial.org.

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History/Social Sciences
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Visual Media
Author:
Cathleen Pearl Military Women's Memorial
Date Added:
02/14/2023
HERstory Spotlight: Gianna Fimbres - Gulf War Fuel Specialist
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Gianna Fimbres drove fuel tankers in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. She shared her story with the Military Women’s Memorial and preserved it in our register - Hear her story in her own words. You can also preserve your stories by registering your service.The Military Women’s Memorial, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the only historical repository documenting all military women’s service. It is located at the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery and features an education center, interactive exhibitions, a world-class collection of military women’s stories, and engaging programs and events for all generations. Find out more about us at www.womensmemorial.org.

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History/Social Sciences
Humanities
Social Sciences
World History
Material Type:
Visual Media
Author:
Cathleen Pearl Military Women's Memorial
Date Added:
01/25/2023
Statecraft:  The Bush 41 Team | The Foreign Policy Team
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 Take a glimpse inside the Oval Office and discover the story of American diplomacy in Statecraft: The Bush 41 Team. When George H. W. Bush assumed the American Presidency in 1989, much of the world was in turmoil, and it was clear that American diplomacy was entering a new era. Learn about the Cold War struggle between the Soviet Union and the United States and how the foreign policy team of President George H. W. Bush guided the country and the world. Statecraft: The Bush 41 Team explores a series of major upheavals through the recollections of the individuals who faced them.  In this collection, you will find short-form videos from the original film about the team and the events that the George H. W. Bush administration faced from 1989 to 1991. These media resources help educators to learn more about the individuals and the rapid changes that they faced. Statecraft: The Bush 41 Team is a co-production of VPM and the University of Virginia’s Miller Center.

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American History
History/Social Sciences
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Primary Source
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Visual Media
Author:
Trish Reed
Date Added:
12/10/2020