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SUMMARY:The National Memorial Day Concert 2020
DESCRIPTION:2020 National Memorial Day Concert Live\n?????:►✅https://livsstream.com/national-memorial-day-concert/\n?????:►✅https://livsstream.com/national-memorial-day-concert/\nMembers from the Singing Sergeants will perform on the 31st anniversary Memorial Day Concert. \nThis program honors our fallen service members with special musical dedications!
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/the-national-memorial-day-concert-2020/
LOCATION:Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
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SUMMARY:Virtual Memorial Day 2020 Event
DESCRIPTION:Please enjoy this virtual Memorial Day ceremony\, recorded on location at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford\, Virginia. Though we cannot gather in person\, this virtual ceremony serves as a powerful reminder that there have always been men and women willing to lay down their lives in the name of freedom. We should never take this for granted and on Memorial Day and every day\, we need to honor them by remembering their stories of service and sacrifice. Thank you for joining us\, wherever you are\, as we remember together.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/virtual-memorial-day-2020-event/
LOCATION:Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T120000
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SUMMARY:Turning Points of 1942: Special Lunchbox Lecture
DESCRIPTION:“Turning Points of 1942 “ by John Long\, Director of Education\, National D-Day Memorial Foundation. \nChurchill called 1942 the “Hinge of Fate\,” the year in which the momentum of WWII swung from the Axis to the Allies\, when certain defeat gave way to confidence in victory. Learn how fate hinged on three key battles in 1942—El Alamein\, Stalingrad\, and Midway—in this virtual program that will be hosted live on the National D-Day Memorial Facebook Page.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/turning-points-of-1942-special-lunchbox-lecture/
LOCATION:Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T130000
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SUMMARY:What is Memorial Day?
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Day weekend often looks like cookouts and beach trips. But\, why do we commemorate Memorial Day? \nLearn more about the significance of this holiday and how to honor those who died fighting for our freedom through making poppies during this program. \nFREE Program\, however registration is required to access the program.\nIntended Audience: 2nd through 6th Grades
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/what-is-memorial-day/
LOCATION:Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T130000
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SUMMARY:Pop Culture of the 1940s: Special Lunchbox Lecture
DESCRIPTION:“Pop Culture of the 1940s “ by Maggie Hartley\, Associate Director for Programming and Events\, National D-Day Memorial Foundation\nThis lecture will be an online event only through Facebook Live on the National D-Day Memorial Facebook Page.\nGrab the popcorn. Turn up the volume on the record player. We’re going back to the 1940’s during this lecture to explore the music\, movies\, and fashion of the time.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/pop-culture-of-the-1940s-special-lunchbox-lecture/
LOCATION:Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200511T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200511T130000
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SUMMARY:Leaders of World War II
DESCRIPTION:Perhaps more than any other war in history\, WWII was decided by intrepid leadership on one side\, and the failures of leadership on the other. In this virtual program\, tailored to Virginia Standards of Learning\, discover the “Top 10” leaders of WWII and why their decisions shaped the future of the world. \nFREE Program\, however registration is required to access the program.\nIntended Audience: 6th through 12th Grades
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/leaders-of-world-war-ii/
LOCATION:Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T140000
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SUMMARY:V-E Day: Celebrating Victory in Europe
DESCRIPTION:75 years ago on May 8\, 1945\, the war against the Nazis was over. The Allies had won Europe back! Learn more about the celebrations that occurred throughout the United States and Europe\, why it is an important day\, and make your own “V-Pin” to celebrate victory during this program. \nIntended Audience: 2nd through 7th Grades \nFREE Program\, however registration is required to access the program.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/v-e-day-celebrating-victory-in-europe/
LOCATION:Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T120000
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SUMMARY:Digging for Victory: Special Lunchbox Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Join us through Facebook Live on the National D-Day Memorial Facebook Page for “Digging for Victory: Victory Gardens in WWII “ by April Cheek-Messier\, President & CEO\, National D-Day Memorial Foundation \nIn today’s world where Victory Gardens are making a comeback\, explore the importance of Victory gardening in WWII. \nThis program explores the impact of rationing during the war and why Victory gardens served a critical need.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/digging-for-victory-special-lunchbox-lecture/
LOCATION:Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
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SUMMARY:The Battle of the Atlantic: Special Lunchbox Lecture
DESCRIPTION:“Battle of the Atlantic “ by John Long\, Director of Education\, National D-Day Memorial Foundation will be featured online live through the National D-Day Memorial’s Facebook Page. \nThe longest single struggle of WWII\, the Battle of the Atlantic was not about territorial gain or tactical advantage. It would decide whether the Allies could muster the resources to defeat Nazi Germany. The stakes were enormous. Whoever won the Battle of the Atlantic would win the war. Learn more in this virtual presentation of the National D-Day Memorial.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/the-battle-of-the-atlantic-special-lunchbox-lecture/
LOCATION:Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200427T140000
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SUMMARY:Shopping with Rations
DESCRIPTION:Have you noticed the lack of supplies in the aisles of supermarkets lately? The lack of items and limiting the number purchased is not new to the United States during crisis. During World War II\, country wide rationing was implemented to make sure that everyone had enough. Learn more about this system and try your hand with shopping with rations during this program. \nIntended Audience: 4th through 8th Grades \nFREE Program\, however registration is required to access the program.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/shopping-with-rations/
LOCATION:Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200420T101000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200420T110000
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CREATED:20200414T161426Z
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SUMMARY:The New Normal: Life in the U.S. During WWII
DESCRIPTION:After Pearl Harbor\, life changed dramatically for Americans\, not just those in the military but those left at home. Women went to work in the factories while men left for war. Children grew Victory Gardens instead of having extra room on the playground. Grocery shopping saw the introduction of rationing and limited supply. Learn more about how Americans rose to the challenge of their new normal and supporting the war effort during the 1940s during this program. \nIntended Audience: 5th through 9th Grades \nFREE Program\, however registration is required to access the program.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/the-new-normal-life-in-the-u-s-during-wwii/
LOCATION:Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
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