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The Mission of the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center is to honor the memory of Major Bong and all the veterans of WWII and later conflicts whose sacrifices maintain our Freedoms. The Center is an educational resource that collects and preserves the tangible legacy of these veterans and their home front supporters. In addition, the Center perpetuates their ideals, principles, and leadership skills for today as well as future generations.
In the Changing Exhibit Gallery
Skill and creativity combine to create "Trench Art"
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Trench art is the modern name given to objects made from the leftovers
of war either by soldiers, civilians or prisoners of war. The BHC’s
newest exhibit “Trench Art” illustrates, via 20 WWII artifacts, the
skill and creativity used by servicemen to craft works of art from the
leftovers of war. Highlighted in the exhibit are several ashtrays,
cigarette lighters and lamp fixtures pieced together from spent brass
shell casings. A few examples are shown here.
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