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Oral History Interview with Russell Pitzer, July 9, 2013

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Russell Pitzer. Pitzer was drafted into the Marine Corps in August 1944. In 1945 he traveled aboard USS Iowa (BB-61), fighting in the Battle of Okinawa and participating in the bombardment of Tokyo Bay and Japanese islands. Upon the Japanese surrender, Pitzer was assigned as a bodyguard to Admiral Chester Nimitz, and accompanied the admiral on a post-surrender tour of Japan that included Hiroshima. After the war, he returned home… more
Date: July 9, 2013
Creator: Pitzer, Russell
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with William Cooper, April 9, 2013

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William E. Cooper. Cooper was born in Alameda, California 8 May 1925. Upon completing high school in 1943, he joined the Army and went to Oregon for training with the 13th Combat Engineers. He recalls being sent overseas aboard the USS Hugh L. Scott (AP-43) and arriving at New Caledonia. He took part in the invasion of Leyte and witnessed a kamikaze plane crash into one of the troop ships. Upon landing he was assigned to the… more
Date: April 9, 2013
Creator: Cooper, William E.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with James G. Graff, January 9, 2013

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James G. Graff. Born in 1925, he was inducted into the Army in 1944. Following basic training in Camp Hood, Texas, he was transferred to Co. C, 1st Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment of the 35th Infantry Division. The Division was part of the Ardennes Campaign where he shares an anecdote about fighting alongside the 784th Tank Battalion. He describes battles on the banks of the Ruhr River or Maas, the cold weather and proble… more
Date: January 9, 2013
Creator: Graff, James
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

GoPass℠ mobile app makes going on transit easy

Description: News release about GoPass, a mobile ticketing service shared by DART, DCTA, and the T.
Date: September 9, 2013
Creator: Lyons, Morgan; Ball, Mark; Brevard, Kristina & Hunter, Joan
Partner: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

[Historic Marker Application: Hezikiah Haskell House]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Hezekiah Haskell House, in Austin, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, floor plans, and photographs.
Date: January 9, 2013
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Location: 30.281824 -97.761737
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Wood-Jackson House]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Wood-Jackson House, in Rockport, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: January 9, 2013
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Location: 28.029387 -97.051783
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: All Saints' Episcopal Church]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the All Saints' Episcopal Church, in Austin, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: October 9, 2013
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission
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