Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Minnesotan veterans tell their stories in new book
"War Stories" author Al Zdon is out with a sequel to his 2003 collection. "War Stories Volume 2: Further Accounts of Minnesotans Who Defended Their Nation" tells the story of another 35 Minnesotans who served the nation from the Civil War to the Persian Gulf. Like the first "War Stories," this second volume is filled with sober, sad, often stirring stories of Minnesota men and women who did their part and a whole lot more. Proceeds from this second volume will be used to benefit the American Legion, specifically, the Legion's many youth programs.11:06 a.m.GuestsAl Zdon: Vietnam veteran and editor of the Minnesota Legionnaire newspaper.More from MPRMinn. marks 69 years since Pearl Harbor attack (12/07/2010)Minneapolis house for military families expanding (12/02/2010)On Veterans Day, a VFW tradition (11/11/2010)Bronze star winner Joe Galloway on Veterans Day (11/11/2010)Essayist thanks a special group of veterans (11/11/2010)Resources
Remembering the USS Cole
Ten years ago suicide bombers blasted a hole in the side of the USS Cole while it sat in a harbor in Yemen. Seventeen American sailors were killed in the terrorist attack, and dozens more injured. Many of the crew members on the Cole that day remember the attack in vivid detail. A new documentary from America Abroad, "Remembering the Cole," looks back at what happened and how America responded.12:06 p.m.More from MPRObama, troops cheer each other in Afghan visit (12/03/2010)US tries to contain damage from leaked documents (11/29/2010)U.S. issues mail advisory, tightens cargo scrutiny (11/01/2010)Resources
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