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In the spirit of Ken Burns' PBS documentary "The War," Assignment Iowa is looking back at some of our most
compelling stories of World War II - tales of Iowa men and women who helped preserve our liberties. At a time
when this generation is passing on at such a rapid rate, we thought it essential to sing their praises one more
time. Be advised that the stories were told to us up to 15 years ago. Many of these heroes may no longer be with
us.
Part 1 (Program #115)
The show begins with the sixty-five-year-old memories of B-17 bomber crews. Then we meet some unsung heroes
of World War II, the Tuskegee Airmen who overcame not only the expected obstacles of war, but also the
indignities of prejudice. And finally, the story of a small group of Quakers who helped keep European refugees
out of Hitler's reach, right here in Iowa.
Part 2 (Program #116)
We begin with the story of a select group of World War II veterans who, in July of 2002, gathered in Cedar
Rapids to celebrate an airplane that symbolizes their priceless contribution to our liberty. Next we turn to
the compelling story of the Barnett brothers. 60 years after fighting in the battle of Iwo Jima, they returned
to the tiny island with their own loyal brigade of family and friends. Then, the story of a gathering back
in 2000 that saluted members of the Women's Army Corps, whose military strengths helped win a war.
More on the Web
Share Your Story
Find out how World War II affected the lives of Iowans - both on the battlefield and at home. Search stories
or share your own online.
http://www.iptv.org/promo/thewar/
Iowa's World War II Stories
Iowa's World War II Stories is a tribute to Iowans who put their lives on hold to fight the Axis powers.
This Emmy ® award winning program preserves the memories of Iowas who served on the home front and the
battlefront.
http://www.iptv.org/iowastories/wwii
Explore Iowa's WWII History with Iowa Pathways
Learn about the wars that Iowans have participated in. Explore how these conflicts have affcted the lives of
Iowans on the battlefield and at home. Iowa Pathways invites you to experience the people, places, events and
ideas if Iowa in a new way.
http://www.iptv.org/IowaPathways/myPath.cfm?ounid=ob_000011
Learn about Ken Burns' The War
The series explores the human dimensions of the greatest cataclysm in history - a worldwide catastrophe
that touched the lives of every family in every town in America - and demonstrates that in extraordinary
times, there are no ordinary lives.
http://www.pbs.org/thewar/
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