The Graybeards - Korean War Veterans Association

Korean War Veterans National Museum and Library
KOREAN WAR VETERANS NATIONAL MUSEUM AND LIBRARY
P.O. Box 16, Tuscola, IL 61953
Ph: (217) 253-5813 Fax: (217) 253-9421 E-mail: kwmuseum@advancenet.net
Web-Site: www.theforgottenvictory.org
Progress Report – July 2001
Korean War Museum Opens in
Tuscola
Fellow Veterans:
Korean War veterans have opened a
National Museum and Library in Tuscola.
The opening date was June 1, 2001.
The Korean War Veterans National
Museum and Library opened a 3000 sq. ft.
in the Factory Stores Outlet Mall. The
space was donated by the owners of the
mall.
The museum has 15 display cases that
will hold rifles, bayonets and other items
of the war that United States used to fight
in Korea.
The walls are lined with maps and photographs
including a signed color photograph
of baseball star Ted Williams in the
cockpit of a Navy jet fighter. Williams
flew combat missions over Korea as a
Marine Corps fighter pilot.
The Korean War Veterans National
Museum and Library asked the State of
Illinois for $19 million to build the museum
and library. This is an educational
research center for the study of the Korean
War and not the traditional museum and
library. The organization is looking for
corporate sponsorship.
There is a large library section. We are
seeking an intern from the University of
Illinois.
We are accepting donations of artifacts
and other memorabilia from Korean War
veterans.
Final American Flag Presented
On August 25, 2001 the final American
Flag to fly in North Korea during the
Korean War will be presented to the
Korean War Veterans National Museum
and Library in Tuscola, Illinois. This flag
is especially meaningful because it was
flown at Hungnam,the port used to evacuate
the United Nations Forces that were
trapped at the Chosin Reservoir in
December, 1950. At
that time, the US,
and United Nations
gallantly withdrew
to the port. Including
personnel, civilians,
and the on loading of
war material, this
evacuation was as
large as the World
War II Dunkirk evacuation.
Several individuals
who were
involved in the
Chosin
Reservoir evacuation
will attend the
presentation. At that
time, Richard Rezac
will also present an
original painting of a
7th Infantry Division
105 howitzer gun
position at the
Chosin Reservoir to
the Korean War
Veterans Research
Center.
The Korean War Veterans National
Museum and Library is housed in a temporary
location until the permanent
70,000 square foot research center is completed
in 2003.
Jeremiah G. Crise, CPA/CFSA,
1st Vice President,
Chairperson-Building Committee,
Chairperson- Advisory Committee
Become a Supporter
Here is your chance to build a lasting,
living memorial to the men and women of
the “Forgotten Victory” that was Korea.
By becoming a sponsor you will be
contributing to building the only educational
research center dedicated to the
Korean War. We need the support of all
veterans who served during the Korean
War, inside or outside of Korea wherever
you served.
Help Us Today!
Send your contribution to the address
above. Help make it happen. This is your
Education Research Center for the study
of the Korean War.
“Keep The Memory Alive”
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Tel: (508) 778-5900 Fax (508) 778-5907
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