THE WAR: Charles Albert Stang

Fri, September 28, 2007

As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Amy Stang Osborne honors the service of her father, Charles Albert Stang, in this brief video message.
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Veterans of 10th Mountain Division remember WWII from Juneau

Thu, September 27, 2007

The 10th Mountain Division suffered one of the highest casualty rates of World War II. But where others failed, the 10th made way for Allied victory in Italy. Members would later pioneer the ski industry and modern outdoor gear companies back in the U.S. Juneau is home to a few veterans of the skiing and climbing troops.

Katie Bausler, KTOO - Juneau

Story reposted here courtesy of APRN

 
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Support KAKM and bring THE WAR home

Mon, September 24, 2007

Unique historical and cultural programming like THE WAR is made possible only with generous financial support from nonprofit foundations, corporations and of course, Viewers Like You. Your support keeps PBS stations like KAKM Channel 7 on the air and is the backbone of nonprofit public media in this country.

Starting today, you can support KAKM’s public service mission and enjoy seeing the entire 14-hour series, THE WAR, anytime you like in the comfort of your own home. Make a qualifying donation to KAKM today and we’ll send you the boxed set of THE WAR on DVD as our thanks.

In addition to the DVD set, we have other thank you gifts associated with the Burns documentary you might consider. Here are our pledge levels and their associated thank you gifts:

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THE WAR begins tonight at 7:00 p.m.

Sun, September 23, 2007

Well, it’s finally the big day.

The new Ken Burns documentary on World War II — THE WAR — begins tonight on KAKM Channel 7 at 7:00 p.m. It’s a seven-part 14-hour miniseries revealing the seemingly ordinary lives of Americans in the extraordinary era of the last World War.

Join the national exploration and remembrance from the battlefields to the homefront.

THE WAR: Stories from Juneau

Sat, September 22, 2007

As part of airing THE WAR (starting tomorrow, September 23), KAKM will air three World War II veterans’ stories produced by PBS station KTOO in Juneau. The stories will air next week on Saturday, September 29 starting at 7:00 p.m.

Jack Culbreath tells how he was awarded a Soldier’s Medal for clearing a minefield in a rest area near Leghorn, Italy in the chaos of World War II. Culbreath was interviewed in his home in Juneau on May 30, 2007. (Airs Saturday, 9/29 at 7:00 p.m.)

wheaton.jpgHarold Wheaton recalls unloading ships on the Aleutian Islands, with cargo including fuel and bombs for bombers that would fly to Japan. Harold Wheaton was interviewed in his home in Juneau on May 23, 2007. (Airs Saturday, 9/29 at 7:30 p.m.)

Thomas Byrd Stewart recalls helping his company cross the Po River during the Northern Italian campaign, actions for which he was awarded a Silver Star. Tom Stewart was interviewed in his home in Juneau on May 25, 2007. (Airs Saturday, 9/29 at 8:00 p.m.)

You can learn more about each of these stories at the KTOO web site.

Discover the Veterans History Project

Thu, September 20, 2007

THE WAR arrives on KAKM starting this weekend — Sunday, September 23 at 7:00 p.m. It’s been a huge collaboration between Ken Burns, PBS and a variety of foundations and individual donors from around the country. It’s also been a collaboration of the many people and organizations with information, memorabilia and stories from World War II, both at home and on the battlefields of Europe and the Pacific.

To help permanently document this rich and complicated history, the Library of Congress is hosting the Veterans History Project, launched in conjunction with THE WAR. You can share your stories and browse the growing archives of materials online starting immediately. Learn more at the Veterans History Project web site.

THE WAR: Chester Charles Schey

Tue, September 18, 2007

As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Cheryl Schey honors the service of her father, Chester Charles Schey, in this brief video message.
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THE WAR: Harry Alarie

Tue, September 18, 2007

As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Jeanne Ostnes honors the service of Harry Alarie in this brief video message.
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THE WAR: William Sandberg

Tue, September 18, 2007

As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Sherrie Simmonds honors the service of her father, William Sandberg, in this brief video message.
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THE WAR: George Miller

Mon, September 17, 2007

As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Susan Miller honors the service of her father, George Miller, in this brief video message.
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THE WAR: Quincy Jones, Sr.

Mon, September 17, 2007

As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Mardra Jay honors the service of her father, Quincy Jones, Sr., in this brief video message.
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Watch “The War Stories” online

Tue, September 11, 2007

Local PBS stations across the country are preparing for the release of THE WAR later this month. In some cases, stations have created extra features to broadcast in conjunction with the new Ken Burns documentary. For example, here at KAKM we’re broadcasting a series of testimonials honoring the service of family and friends in World War II.

Meanwhile, PBS affiliate WITF in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has posted another series of brief videos — The War Stories — as part of their own remembrance of the many lives touched by World War II, whether on the battlefield or the homefront.

Highlights include war veterans, a holocaust survivor, a real life “Rosie the Riveter” and more.

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