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Veterans Memorial Hall s Black History Month Celebration |
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The community is invited to attend three separate events celebrating Black Veterans in honor of Black History Month. Friday February 24 2012, Showplace 16 VIP Screening of RED TAILS - Cost: $15.00- The weekend events will begin with a VIP Screening of LUCASFILM LTD. FEATURE FILM "RED TAILS . Veterans Memorial Hall wishes to create an opportunity for Rockford area moviegoers to meet and greet some of the Chicago area surviving Tuskegee Airmen members.
Saturday February 25 2012 Veterans Memorial Hall "Meet the Tuskegee Airmen, A Living History Cost: $5.00 (Seniors and Students no charge) This event will celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Tuskegee Airmen and promote the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen. There will be a formal presentation from 1 to 3 p.m. followed by an opportunity for autographs and to purchase memorabilia.
Sunday February 26 2012 Veterans Memorial Hall "Meet the Montford Point Marines The First African-American Marine Unit. Cost $5.00 (Seniors and Students no charge). In 1942, President Roosevelt established a presidential directive giving African Americans an opportunity to be recruited into the Marine Corps. These African American Marines were segregated - experiencing basic training at Montford Point - a facility at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. |
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