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Honesty and Trust: A WW II Veteran’s Lesson for Living

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Max, age 88, faced challenges growing up and as a wounded veteran of World War II. These experiences taught him that trust is the “most valuable bond.” Read More

Learning from World War II Veterans

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Many elders who served in World War II came from small, homogeneous communities. They were then suddenly thrown together with people all over the country, and traveled all over the world. Sadly, we are rapidly losing our veterans of World War II – let’s learn from them while we still can! Read More

From Struggle to Success: Life Lessons from a Tuskeegee Airman

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One lesson from the Legacy Project elders is: “Don’t give up trying to find a job you love.” If you think that’s impossible, read the story and lessons for living of Hiram Mann, 91 – one of the original Tuskeegee Airmen. Read More

Lessons from Our Veterans

This great website offers lessons from America’s military veterans – remarkable and inspiring! Read More