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100 And Going Strong: 3 Jewish WWII Vets Share Their Experiences with NMAJMH

May 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Opportunities to hear directly from World War II veterans are shrinking.

We gather to honor all veterans and hear the unique and fascinating stories of these 3 centenarian heroes.

Colonel Frank Cohn – a refugee from Germany as a young boy, Cohn joined the U.S. Army and arrived in France shortly after D Day, participating in the Battle of the Bulge. He continued to serve through the Vietnam War.
Corporal Harold Terens – served with the 350th Fighter Squadron, 8th Air Force in the UK, France, North Africa and Ukraine with Eisenhower shuttle bombing program.
Corporal Al Jacobs – served with the Army Air Forces in India, supporting the dangerous Hump route serving Allied forces in China and Burma.
May is Jewish American Heritage Month. Approximately 550,000 American Jewish men and women served in uniform during WWII around the world.

Program will be held in Molly Smith Study at Arena Stage.

Details

Date:
May 20
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Website:
https://nmajmh.org/2025/05/100-and-going-strong/

Other

Old Program ID
701Jw00000lZFu5
Organization
National Museum of American Jewish Military History
Program Submitter Name
Michael Rugel
Program Submitter Email Address
mrugel@nmajmh.org
Program Submitter Phone
2022656280
Venue Location
DC