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Laura Fies, Executive Director of the USS Hornet Museum invites you to join the USS Hornet as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
We will be focusing on the war in the Pacific and on the cooperation between China and the United States (The Doolittle Raid, Flying Tigers, Carrier Raids in the Pacific and more). We will have special presentations, exhibits and much more!
Just announced: Special Guest Harry Moyer, 102 year old Flying Tigers pilot will be joining us! Here is a great article on him: 100 year old ‘Flying Tiger’ Harry Moyer Still Flies Every Week | War History Online
The agenda for the day will be as follows:
10:30am – 11:00am Opening ceremony and VIP speeches Main Stage in Hangar Bay 3
11:00am – 12:00pm USS Hornet Presentation Main Stage in Hangar Bay 3
12:00pm – 1:00pm Awards and Break for lunch
1:00pm – 4:45pm Panel discussions
Panel 1: Reflection: U.S.-China Wartime Cooperation and Its Lessons
Panel 2: Enduring Memories: War Stories by Descendants of WWII Veterans
Panel 3: Exhibits & Memories: Mission & Future of WWII Museums
Panel 4: Youth & Peace: H ow the New Generation Will Carry the Torch of Peace
4:45pm – 6:00 pm dinner and social Main Stage in Hangar Bay 3
6:00pm – 7:30pm Closing Ceremony and Performances (Music, Dancing, and Fashion Show) in Hangar Bay 3
We will have Pacific themed food vendors with food available for purchase (full lunch/appetizers int he evening).
Tickets:
$40 for adults
$25 for Seniors/Military
$20 for Students/Children
Free for Children 6 and under
This follows our successful artifact exchange in April with the Doolittle Raid Memorial Hall in Quhzou China.
We are partnering with:
WWII Pacific War Memorial Hall
Global Friendship City Association
Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies
Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation
Alliance Persevering the Truth of Sino- Japanese War
Global Alliance for Preserving the History of WW II in Asia
Quzhou Doolittle Raid Memorial Hall
More information from our partners HERE.
