Tag: World War II
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American Victory Ship
The American Victory Ship, originally launched May 24, 1945, from California. It’s a 109-foot ship with 9 decks. Currently docked in Tampa, Florida, it is one of only four fully operational World War II ships. Here’s the thing: If I knew a damn thing about ships, walking around and comparing it to other ships I’d
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Florida Holocaust Museum
The Florida Holocaust Museum is well worth your time. It painstakingly chronicles the plight of Jewish people beginning in 922 BCE until today. And it breaks your heart. The more photos and memorabilia you see, the heavier the history becomes – required identity cards, discarded shoes, bricks from the crematorium chimney. It is overwhelming but
Lisa Browder 