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8 thoughts on “The North Platte Canteen – December 1941”
Those are facts of history in a corner of the USA in 1941 . Did the Nebraska national guard participate to the battle in France ,Italia , and in the orient ?
In friendship
Michel
I thought it would be a good one to post at this time where our politicians are dividing us with their demagoguery. There was a time when we worked together for the good of all, and the North Platte Canteen story is as inmspiring a story as you can imagine. We Nebraskans can be proud of that time and our response to the millions of service people who traveled through North Platte.
You blog always is interesting, but it was a surprise to come across this particular thing featured. I’ve reblogged it on my blog and on Facebook so other friends (Nebraskans in particular) can see it.
Those are facts of history in a corner of the USA in 1941 . Did the Nebraska national guard participate to the battle in France ,Italia , and in the orient ?
In friendship
Michel
I can’t locate that information, though I know they were called up, as were many guard units during the wars.
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Great story
Something we need to think about especially
In the Times we are dealing with now
Great post Doug
Excellent work
I agree with you, Sheldon. Too much of this “them” and “us” divisiveness. Shame on our leaders for promoting that dead end approach!
TY I enjoyed reading this.
I thought it would be a good one to post at this time where our politicians are dividing us with their demagoguery. There was a time when we worked together for the good of all, and the North Platte Canteen story is as inmspiring a story as you can imagine. We Nebraskans can be proud of that time and our response to the millions of service people who traveled through North Platte.
Thanks ‘husker! Glad you liked. Regards
You blog always is interesting, but it was a surprise to come across this particular thing featured. I’ve reblogged it on my blog and on Facebook so other friends (Nebraskans in particular) can see it.