With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty 40th Anniversary . . . — — Map (db m181434) HM
The Purple Heart medal was originated by General George Washington on August 7, 1782 for distinguished valor and is now awarded only to members of the armed forces of the United States who have been wounded in combat against an armed enemy. . . . — — Map (db m231068) HM
This flagstaff, 105 feet high, is constructed of metal pipe with a ladder and crow's nest for buglers. It was originally on the other side of the 1905 headquarters near the highway, having replaced an earlier flagstaff blown
down by an 1889 . . . — — Map (db m223432) HM
Bohemian patriot and journalist who sincerely labored for the elevation and liberty of his countrymen.
To live in hearts we leave behind, is not to die. — — Map (db m83239) HM
April 12, 1861: Fort Sumter, South Carolina was fired on by Rebel forces. On the 18th of May, Nebraska Territory Governor Alvin Saunders issued a proclamation calling for volunteers to either answer the call from President Lincoln for service in . . . — — Map (db m48286) HM
Soldiers
of the Civil War 1861-1865
[and]
Spanish War, 1898-1901.
[Honor Roll of Names]
Rawlins Post No. 35.
Department of Nebraska
Grand Army of the Republic
Organized in
Fraternity, Charity & Loyalty
A.D. 1879
Rawlins . . . — — Map (db m47656) HM
President Harry S. Truman established a policy of containing Communism that was followed by succeeding presidents until the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Beatrice's residents served in Germany, protected the U.S. borders, and fought in the . . . — — Map (db m48231) HM
June 25, 1950, Communist North Korea invades South Korea and the Korean War begins. The United Nations asks member nations to aid South Korea. President Truman sends U.S. air and naval forces to South Korean defense. Regular Army troops move from . . . — — Map (db m48232) HM
The United States Congress officially ended the draft in September 28, 1971. Since then, volunteer armed forces have been called to protect freedom throughout the world.
In 2001, the Beatrice National Guard was deployed to Kuwait with the 1-167 . . . — — Map (db m48228) HM
To honor all men and
women who honorably
served their country
in the Armed Forces
of the United States
Dedicated
November 11, 1995 — — Map (db m47654) HM
With the faith and courage of
their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this copy of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of everlasting fidelity and
and loyalty . . . — — Map (db m47617) HM
Originally dedicated 1934
Rededicated 2000
Symbolism of the Mural
Just as our own Nebraska natives left their homes to fight wars on foreign soil, the use of Endicott brick represents native earth that brings all of us back to our . . . — — Map (db m48234) HM
In Beatrice, industries pooled resources to obtain defense contracts by creating Homestead Industries, Inc. This "war production pool of industries" included Dempster Industries, Store Kraft Manufacturing, W.M. Haith Tank Works, Beatrice Steel . . . — — Map (db m48270) HM
World War I began in Europe in 1914. The United States stayed neutral for the first three years. Only after German submarines sank a record number of U.S. merchant ships did the U.S. enter the war.
Called up for duty on the Mexican Border in . . . — — Map (db m48267) HM
December 7, 1941, Japan bombed Pearl Harbor and the United States declared war. On December 11, 1941, the United States declared war on Germany and Italy. Gage County residents served in Europe and in the Pacific. They fought in major battles, . . . — — Map (db m48279) HM
In memory of those who gave their lives in World War II ☆ ☆ ☆ Frank F. Wendland John J.W. Wendland Ervin Eugene Koch Raymond August Herman Meyer Harvey William Rader William Clifton White Leland Earl Thomas William . . . — — Map (db m176825) WM
In memory of the
defenders of our country
1861-1865 — 1898-1900
Committee of Lyon Post No. 11
Nebr. G.A.R.
G. C. Humphrey
C. B. Norris
G. F. Ryan — — Map (db m53249) HM
First known as the Nebraska Soldiers and Sailors Home, the Grand Island Veterans Home was opened in 1887. The first home was a four-story Victorian building situated on 640 acres. The building soon became inadequate to house the veterans. Between . . . — — Map (db m181697) HM
The Purple Heart medal was originated by General George Washington on August 7, 1782 for distinguished valor and is now awarded only to members of the armed forces of the United States who have been wounded in combat against an armed . . . — — Map (db m79693) HM WM
On August 17, 1943, a B-17F bomber from Kearney, Nebraska, Army Air Field crashed 300 yards south, killing all aboard. The plane was on a routine training flight before going overseas. Losing their lives were 2nd Lt. Sylvester J. Diebold, Benton, . . . — — Map (db m182051) HM
CO. H, 5th Nebr. N. G. 134th Inft. mobilized here July 15, 1917 Sept. 14, 1917 for service in The World War Presented by Womans Relief Corps Aurora Chamber of Commerce — — Map (db m206751) HM WM
Originally the entire responsibility for highways in Nebraska rested with the counties. In 1917 the Legislature accepted the provisions of a federal law and appropriated money to match federal funds for highway construction. This act marked the . . . — — Map (db m182016) HM
Dedicated to those of Johnson County Nebraska who in the spirit of self sacrifice enrolled in the service of their country in the Great World War of 1914-1918.
[Roll of Honor] — — Map (db m48210) HM
Veterans
of the World War
Kearney County, Nebraska
[Roll of Honored Dead]
Hilmer Anderson · Leo Robert Atwater
William D. Brainard · Thomas J. Geren
Harry A. Hetrick · Reuben N. D. Jensen
Segfred O. Johnson · Frank Leafstedt . . . — — Map (db m58982) HM
Dedicated to the memory of our men from Keya Paha County who served their country in the Civil War, the Spanish War, and Great World War that Liberty shall not perish from the Earth. World War Antrim, Benj. R. Austin, Warren . . . — — Map (db m237257) WM
On the night of June 2, 1969, while on maneuvers in the South China Sea off the coast of Vietnam, the Australian aircraft carrier Melbourne was in collision with the destroyer USS Frank E. Evans. The impact cut the Evans in . . . — — Map (db m181893) HM WM
On February 22, 1899, William Jennings Bryan gave one of the most renowned speeches in American History. The presentation, given in Washington, D.C., was entitle, "America's Mission". He spoke of purpose and direction and challenge, and . . . — — Map (db m66848) HM
General John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces to Europe in World War I, was Professor of Military Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln between September 1891 and June 1895. Upon his arrival in Lincoln, which was . . . — — Map (db m54351) HM
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this copy of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and
loyalty The Crusade . . . — — Map (db m125079) HM
This shield is from the North Platte, NE. Union Pacific Depot 3-20-1918 to 11-1-1973 Home of WWII Canteen 12-25-1941 to 4-1-1946 — — Map (db m191939) HM
In honor of all veterans
that have served their country
Duty Honor Freedom
Courage Service
[Honor Roll of]
Veterans Killed in Action
Dedicated May 30, 2011 — — Map (db m48146) HM
This tablet marks the place where Co. C. 1st Reg. of Nebraska enlisted June 9, 1861, for the Civil War and is dedicated in memory of all who served in the wars of our nation. — — Map (db m194898) HM WM
The Atlas-F ICBM (operational 1961-65) was an important component of national defense during the Cold War. Twelve Atlas sites, one located half a mile west, were manned by the 551st Strategic Missile Squadron, Lincoln Air Force Base.
On November . . . — — Map (db m54341) HM
We dedicate this memorial in remembrance of the veterans from the Steinauer community and the surrounding area who have served their country at home and throughout the world. We honor their heroism and their dedication. Land donated in . . . — — Map (db m190401) WM
In October 1934 Camp Platte was established near here by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The CCC was one of President Franklin D. Roosevelts New Deal programs designed to promote economic recovery during the Great Depression. Its goal was . . . — — Map (db m206955) HM
In Memory of
All Korean Veterans
Korean War
"The Forgotten War"
June 25, 1950-July 27, 1953
U.S. Killed 54,246
U.S. Wounded 103,284
U.S. Missing 8,177
Platte County Deaths
Rudat, Fred O. Brehm, Reinhold P.
Bruce, John . . . — — Map (db m53180) WM
The West produced many fighting men and ranking high among them are Frank and Luther North of Columbus, leaders of the legendary Pawnee Scouts. The Pawnee, located at their nearby reservation, were eager to cooperate with the Army in fighting their . . . — — Map (db m53147) HM
of the courageous men of America. It is the responsibility of every one of us to keep the great ideal for which they fought and died. We must keep the faith with these Honored Dead. It is to us, the Living, that the Torch of Liberty and Freedom and . . . — — Map (db m53204) HM
Alfred Maximilian Gruenther, four-star general in the U.S. Army, was born in Platte Center, Nebraska, on March 3, 1899, to Christian and Mary Shea Gruenther. He graduated fourth in his class from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1918. . . . — — Map (db m206951) HM
Bellevue, gateway to the upper Missouri and the fur
trade empire, is the oldest continuous settlement in
Nebraska. This town was born, became important, almost
died, and now in the 20th century, has been revitalized.
Fur traders dealing with the . . . — — Map (db m228872) HM
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty 40th Anniversary . . . — — Map (db m191401) HM
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty 40th . . . — — Map (db m238798) HM
During World War II, the U.S. Army Air Forces operated a satellite airfield at this site. In the fall of 1942 twenty-eight farms were vacated so construction could begin. Some 600,000 cubic yards of concrete for three runways was poured in . . . — — Map (db m238996) HM
In recognition of the brave veterans of our American Armed Forces Honor Duty Country Navy ☆ Army ☆ Marine Corps Coast Guard ☆ Air Force ☆ Merchant Marines — — Map (db m238993) WM
Since 1868, Seward has, with but few interruptions, sponsored a yearly 4th of July celebration which has gained national attention. This square, the original site of the festival, is today its focal point. Special trains once brought revelers here . . . — — Map (db m101843) HM
The Purple Heart medal was originated by General George Washington on August 7, 1782 for distinguished valor and is now awarded only to members of the armed forces of the United States who have been wounded in combat against an armed . . . — — Map (db m79826) HM WM
