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SEPTEMBER 2010
Thursday, September 2nd Sixty-fifth Anniversary of the Signing of the Instrument of Surrender by representatives of the Emperor of Japan. Accepting the surrender, Admiral Nimitz signed on behalf of the United States while General McArthur signed on behalf of the Allied Forces.
Thursday, September 2nd
Book Signing for The Flowers of Edo
The Admiral Nimitz Foundation will host a book signing with author Michael Dana Kennedy for his debut novel, The Flowers of Edo. Attendees will hear from Kennedy on what inspired him to write the highly praised novel that includes a special twist that has the reader wondering, "what if?"
West Wing Exhibit at the George H.W. Bush Gallery, 2:00 pm
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Saturday & Sunday,
September 4th & 5th
Living History Program
This popular living history program uses objects from the museum`s education collection to bring World War II to life for visitors as re-enactors demonstrate the weapons and discuss the tactics and strategy that won the war. The Pacific Combat Zone is located two blocks northeast of the museum complex on E. Austin Street between Elk and Lee.
Three programs each day: 10:30 am, 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday,
September 18th & 19th
The Admiral Nimitz Foundation's 23rd Annual Symposium:
"Termination of War: the Role of Unconditional Surrender"
Fredericksburg High School Auditorium
Click here for online registration and more information

OCTOBER 2010
Saturday & Sunday,
October 2nd & 3rd
Living History Program
This popular living history program uses objects from the museum`s education collection to bring World War II to life for visitors as re-enactors demonstrate the weapons and discuss the tactics and strategy that won the war. The Pacific Combat Zone is located two blocks northeast of the museum complex on E. Austin Street between Elk and Lee.
Three programs each day: 10:30 am, 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm
Monday, October 11th Columbus Day Celebration
Author's Forum accompanied by book signings
Grand Ballroom of the Admiral Nimitz Museum

NOVEMBER 2010
Thursday, November 11th
Veterans Day Celebration
A annual program recognizing America's veterans in the Museum's Memorial Courtyard.
Saturday & Sunday,
November 13th & 14th
Living History Program
This popular living history program uses objects from the museum`s education collection to bring World War II to life for visitors as re-enactors demonstrate the weapons and discuss the tactics and strategy that won the war. The Pacific Combat Zone is located two blocks northeast of the museum complex on E. Austin Street between Elk and Lee.
Three programs each day: 10:30 am, 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm

DECEMBER 2010
Tuesday, December 7th
Pearl Harbor Recognition and Memorial Program in the Museum's Memorial Courtyard

 




 
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