Operation Wedding Day: War Memorial Center
The Milwaukee County War Memorial Center will be hosting the wedding when the big day comes.
Milwaukee County War Memorial: Wetzel Street Naming Ceremony
On March 25, 2015, National Medal of Honor Day Milwaukee renamed the street in front of the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center Gary G. Wetzel Medal of Honor Way.
Wetzl is a former United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration— The Medal of Honor— for his actions in the Vietnam War.
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Operation Renew: Rededication of Milwaukee County War Memorial Veterans Courtyard
On May 29, 2015 the WMC held a Rededication Ceremony to unveil the renovation work done to Veterans Courtyard.
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Veteran's Story Project: Joseph Biersteker
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Wisconsin Veterans Story Project: Bob Pfeifer
Bob Pfeifer joined the Marine Corps in 1968 for a very personal reason when the Vietnam War hit way too close to home.
Milwaukee, 1951 footage
Milwaukee is the largest city in the state of Wisconsin and the fifth-largest city in the Midwestern United States. Milwaukee's estimated population in 2015 was 600,155, the Metropolitan Area has an estimated population of 2,046,692 as of 2015. Ranked by estimated 2014 population, Milwaukee is the 31st largest city in the United States.
The first Europeans to pass through the area were French Catholic missionaries and fur traders. In 1818, the French Canadian explorer Solomon Juneau settled in the area, and in 1846 Juneau's town combined with two neighboring towns to incorporate as the city of Milwaukee. Large numbers of German immigrants helped increase the city's population during the 1840s, with Poles and other immigrants arriving in the following decades.
Known for its brewing traditions, Milwaukee is currently experiencing its largest construction boom since the 1960s. Major new additions to the city in the past two decades include the Milwaukee Riverwalk, the Wisconsin Center, Miller Park, an expansion to the Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, and Pier Wisconsin, as well as major renovations to the UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena, while the under-construction Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center is scheduled to open in 2018. In addition, many new skyscrapers, condos, lofts and apartments have been built in neighborhoods on and near the lakefront and riverbanks.
ABOUT THE FOOTAGE
Opening shots at the General Mitchell Airfield, with a Northwest Aeroplane (number 556) and passengers boarding. We fly over an unidentified area and continue with Milwaukee downtown footage.
Buildings, structures and signs seen here in this video:
-Campbell Laundry Co., est. 1880 by Horace N Campbell (old address) 714 Sycamore St. (current address 712 W. Michigan St.), it was build in 1910. Campbell was absorbed by Polly Prince in 1959.
-(sign) Schlitz Beer – ''the Beer that made Milwaukee famous'', -(sign) Joe Lynch, -(sign) Enjoy Borden's Milk,
-The M.E. Church on Grand Avenue, (2133 W. Wisconsin Ave)
-Calvary Presbyterian Church (935 W Wisconsin)
-St. James Episcopal Church (833 W Wisconsin)
-George Washington Statue
-Victorious Charge Monument, W. Wisconsin Ave. (the former Grand Avenue) between N. 9th St. and N. 10th St.)
-the dome of the Public Library and Museum in the far distance
ABOUT THE AIRFIELD
It is named after United States Army Air Service General Billy Mitchell, who was raised in Milwaukee and is often regarded as the father of the United States Air Force.
The first airport terminal opened in July 1927. That month, Northwest Airlines, Inc., began air service from Milwaukee to Chicago and Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP). In August 1927, world-renowned aviator Charles Lindbergh visited the Milwaukee airport. Kohler Aviation Corporation began providing passenger service across Lake Michigan on August 31, 1929. On March 17, 1941 the airport was renamed General Mitchell Field after Milwaukee's military airpower advocate, Brigadier General William Billy Mitchell. On January 4, 1945, Mitchell Field was leased to the War Department for use as a World War II prisoner-of-war camp. Over 3,000 prisoners and 250 enlisted men stayed at the work camp. Escaped German prisoners were often surprised to find a large German American population just beyond the fence. The present terminal opened on July 20, 1955 and was designed by Leigh Fisher and Associates. In the year 1951 the airfield processed 279.226 passengers.
ABOUT GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
a World War II icon – with strong ties to Milwaukee, spent much of his early life here, graduating from West Division High School. A rededication ceremony on Saturday morning will mark the moving of the city’s Douglas MacArthur statue to its new home near the War Memorial.
ABOUT THE STREETCARS
The Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company is a defunct railroad in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Its Milwaukee streetcar lines ran on most major streets and served most areas of the city. The interurban lines reached throughout southeastern Wisconsin. The last streetcar to run in Milwaukee, and the entire state, operated on Wells Street on March 2, 1958. Electric locomotives continued operating at the power plants until the early 1970s. The last two remaining sections of interurban lines were to Hales Corners and Waukesha. They continued in operation until June 30, 1951 as part of the Milwaukee Rapid Transit and Speedrail Company's rapid transit service. The outer end of the East Troy branch (beyond Mukwonago) continues to operate as the East Troy Electric Railroad, a 7-mile (11 km) long heritage railroad.
Dates of operation: 1905 – 1958, Length: 191 miles (307 km)
Remembering Wisconsin’s Fallen: WO/Helicopter Pilot Glenn E. Nowakowski
The WMC honors U.S. Army Reserves WO and Helicopter Pilot Glenn E. Nowakowski, who was killed in action on July 22, 1972 in Binh Dinh, South Vietnam. He was lost after his Cobra attack helicopter was hit by small arms fire during what became known as the “Helicopter War.
WO Nowakowski was awarded The Purple Heart, Air Medal, The National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Nowakowski served with fellow helicopter pilot Bob Hesselbein, who is trying to get a small monument placed in Arlington National Cemetery to honor helicopter pilots and crew lost in Vietnam. To learn more, visit
Photo Credit:
Playing Taps: Master Sgt. Preston Chasteen, U.S. Air Force
Army Cpl. Benjamin H. Neal: U.S. Army
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AWAY IN WISCONSIN 1960s TRAVEL TOUR OF WISCONSIN RACINE, MADISON, MILWAUKEE 11504
Viewers are treated to tour of Wisconsin in this episode of Jack Douglas’ America! Douglas opens the episode, “Away In Wisconsin,” addressing the audience. A quick montage of shots show viewers a river, rolling hills of dairy land farms, Winnebago Indians performing a traditional dance, and a descendants of Swiss immigrants. A badger runs around its enclosure at the Milwaukee Zoo (01:23). At the city of Racine (01:51), viewers see modern architecture on display in the city’s buildings, included some designed by Frank Lloyd Wright like the Johnson Wax Building. The episode then shows the capital building in Madison (02:07), Milwaukee, and the famous Milwaukee County War Memorial Center designed by Eero Saarinen (02:30). The glass domes of the Horticulture Conservatory in Milwaukee’s Mitchell Park dominate the horizon (03:10). Inside the “Show House” dome (now called the “Show Dome”), viewers see summer flower gardens on display. People relax on a sandy beach of Lake Michigan at Terry Andrae State Park in Sheboygan (04:08). The city of Green Bay sits on the Fox River as it meets Lake Michigan (04:40). The quiet park that is home to Nicolet Memorial (04:57) is just outside Green Bay. Members of the Green Bay Packers train next to the stadium as local citizens watch the practice (05:25). Near Baileys Harbor is small Scandinavian wooden chapel (06:06). In Little Norway (06:32), located in Blue Mounds, viewers see a living museum of Norwegian culture. A young woman in traditional Norwegian costume shows off beaded work (07:27), wooden wedding spoons, a wooden lock jewel box, and an ale bowl. A small model of a Viking ship is also on display. Little Norway also features a small storage house called a Stabbur house, a log cabin used by women who herd cattle (09:19), and a garden gnome. The next stop is at the Alpine Café in New Glarus, WI (09:55). Large rocks sit on the roofs of the Swiss buildings at New Glarus. Men and women play music in a parade celebrating their Swiss heritage; a swiss flag thrower performs in the parade. A music group plays a traditional song for the audience (11:18). At Greenbush, WI is the Old Wade House State Park; the episode shows the old house and inn (12:25). Inside the restored building is a hutch chair, an old pitcher, and two women showing how the Wade family retreived water from a well inside the kitchen. The episode also shows old bedroom furniture and other antique furniture on display at the Wade House. At White Birch Lake, two men walk down to their fishing boat (13:58); they catch a 26-lb musky. Next, the film goes to Craft Mart near Sister Bay, WI. Here, a woman weaves fabrics on an old weaving loom. The next stop is at Circus World Museum in Baraboo, WI. People walk across a bridge to see the carnival exhibits (15:02); visitors see the operations of loading circus cars on and off of train cars. The episode shows a France Bandwagon and an old chain-driven MAC truck from the 1920s that was used by the Bailey Brothers. Elephants perform a brief show for the audience (16:43). Near Hayward, Chippewa harvest wild rice from their canoe (17:05). At History Land, two lumberjacks demonstrate sawing logs. A man throws a hatchet at a target (18:10), and two other men compete in a log roll on the water. Also on the water, men engage in a game of canoe jousting. Next, viewers are taken to Fort Dells in the Wisconsin Dells (19:20). Visitors walk on a hanging bride, take a ride in a stage coach, and are delighted when their train is held up by the outlaw Black Bart. Chief Edward Cloud of the Winnebago tribe plays a drum while his four sons perform a traditional dance (20:08). Passenger boats take people on a tour through the upper dells (20:37), passing Witches Gulch, and motoring through narrow waterways. A Duck boat drives down a dirt road (21:37), then splashes into the Wisconsin River, taking visitors on a ride through the Wisconsin Dells. There is a scenic shot of Wisconsin’s rolling landscape. The film concludes back at New Glarus (22:45), where three men play a song on the large ornate wooden alpine horns.
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Milwaukee County War Memorial Center Accepts Ice Bucket Challenge
Did you know that veterans are twice as likely to get ALS? The Milwaukee County War Memorial Center is challenging other local veteran service leaders to step up to this challenge to raise awareness about the alarming connection military service and ALS. Learn more here:
Remembering Wisconsin's Fallen: Sgt. James N. Tycz
The WMC honors U.S. Marines Sgt. James N. Tycz, who was killed in action on May 10, 1967 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. Sgt. Tycz was awarded the Navy Cross for his valor under fire while leading a seven man reconnaissance patrol deep in enemy-controlled territory. He lost his life while trying to throw a grenade back at the enemy after it had landed near his fellow wounded Marines.
In addition to the Navy Cross, Sgt. Tycz was awarded The Purple Heart, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal.
To learn more, about Sgt. Tycz, please visit
Photo Credit:
Playing Taps: Master Sgt. Preston Chasteen, U.S. Air Force
Army Cpl. Benjamin H. Neal: U.S. Army
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Wisconsin Veterans Story Project: Eugene Palubicki
The War Memorial Center believes every veteran has a story. A story that’s critical for future generations to hear. That’s the mission of the Veterans Story Project.
Each of the videos presented in this series offers students and citizens the opportunity to not only listen to the reflections of Wisconsin's Veterans, but also to recognize that freedom isn't free. All of the freedoms we enjoy as Americans were made possible through their brave sacrifices and devotion to our country.
For more information about the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, please visit
Wisconsin Veterans Story Project: Joe Campbell
The War Memorial Center believes every veteran has a story. A story that’s critical for future generations to hear. That’s the mission of the Veterans Story Project.
Each of the videos presented in this series offers students and citizens the opportunity to not only listen to the reflections of Wisconsin's Veterans, but also to recognize that freedom isn't free. All of the freedoms we enjoy as Americans were made possible through their brave sacrifices and devotion to our country.
For more information about the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, please visit
Remembering Wisconsin's Fallen: David A. Siemanowski
WMC honors U.S. Marine PFC David A. Siemanowski, KIA on March 26, 1966 in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam.
He was awarded Awarded The Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Medal and Combat Action Service Ribbon.
Photo Credit:
Playing Taps: Master Sgt. Preston Chasteen, U.S. Air Force
Army Cpl. Benjamin H. Neal: U.S. Army
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Remembering Wisconsin's Fallen: U.S. Army Cpl. Benjamin H. Neal
The WMC honors U.S. Army Cpl. Benjamin H. Neal, who was killed in action on April 25, 2012 in Zharay, Afghanistan. He received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart Medals.
To learn more about Cpl. Neal, please visit:
Photo Credits:
Playing Taps: Master Sgt. Preston Chasteen, U.S. Air Force
Army Cpl. Benjamin H. Neal: U.S. Army
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Remembering Wisconsin's Fallen: Sgt. Paul R. Frazier
The WMC honors U.S. Army Sgt. Paul R. Frazier, who was killed in action on Sept. 3, 1968 in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam. Sgt. Frazier was lost while participating in a combat mission south of Saigon when his “Huey” was hit by hostile ground fire. His body was never recovered.
Sgt. Frazier was awarded the Purple Heart, Air Medal, Bronze Star (Merit), Distinguished Flying Cross, National Defense, Vietnam Service and Vietnam Campaign Medals.
To learn more, about Sgt. Tycz, please visit
Photo Credit:
Playing Taps: Master Sgt. Preston Chasteen, U.S. Air Force
Army Cpl. Benjamin H. Neal: U.S. Army
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Remembering Wisconsin's Fallen: PVT Seraphin J Basile
The WMC honors U.S. Army PVT Seraphin J Basile, KIA on June 23, 1944 in Normandy, France.
He was awarded The Purple Heart, World War Ii Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal And Combat Infantry Badge.
Photo Credit:
Playing Taps: Master Sgt. Preston Chasteen, U.S. Air Force
Army Cpl. Benjamin H. Neal: U.S. Army
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Veterans Story Project: Janice Dahlke
The War Memorial Center believes every veteran has a story. A story that’s critical for future generations to hear. That’s the mission of the Veterans Story Project.
Each of the videos presented in this series offers students and citizens the opportunity to not only listen to the reflections of Wisconsin's Veterans, but also to recognize that freedom isn't free. All of the freedoms we enjoy as Americans were made possible through their brave sacrifices and devotion to our country.
For more information about the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, please visit
Wisconsin Veterans Story Project: Joe Demler
The War Memorial Center believes every veteran has a story. A story that’s critical for future generations to hear. That’s the mission of the Veterans Story Project.
Each of the videos presented in this series offers students and citizens the opportunity to not only listen to the reflections of Wisconsin's Veterans, but also to recognize that freedom isn't free. All of the freedoms we enjoy as Americans were made possible through their brave sacrifices and devotion to our country.
For more information about the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, please visit
Top 20 Things To Do In Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Here are top 20 things to do in Milwaukee
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2. Mitchell Park Conservatory -
3. Understand History At Milwaukee Public Museum -
4. Cheer On The Milwaukee Brewers -
5. Enjoy The Basilica Of Saint Josaphat -
6. Meet The Animals At Milwaukee County Zoo -
7. Discover More At Discovery World -
8. Have Fun At The Potawatomi Hotel & Casino -
9. Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum -
10. Take A Tour Around Pabst Mansion -
11. Listen To The Sounds Of The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra -
12. Watch Some Hoops At The BMO Harris Bradley Center -
13. Wisconsin State Fair Park -
14. Take A Look At Haggerty’s Collection -
15. Watch A Stage Show At Pabst Theater -
16. See Centuries Of Artwork At The Grohmann Museum -
17. Get Your Skates On At Pettit National Ice Center -
18. See The Beautiful Architecture At The Tripoli Shrine Temple -
19. Milwaukee War Memorial Center -
20. Enjoy The Cathedral Of St. John The Evangelist -
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Remembering Wisconsin's Fallen: PFC Donald Terrio
The WMC honors PFC Donald Terrio, who was killed in action on Dec. 1, 1950 at Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War. He was awarded The Silver Star for for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of Company H, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Provisional Marine Brigade.
Terrio was also awarded The Purple Heart, National Defense Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Republic Of Korea, Presidential Unit Citation and Combat Action Ribbon.
To learn more about Wisconsin's contribution to the Korean War, please visit
Photo Credit:
Playing Taps: Master Sgt. Preston Chasteen, U.S. Air Force
Army Cpl. Benjamin H. Neal: U.S. Army
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