War

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The Civil War Veterans’ monument in Mount Hope Cemetery was erected in September 1908, and unveiled on September 25 of that year. Statues of two soldiers stand atop a granite base. The older soldier holds a flag. The younger one holds a bugle. The bronze plaque on the base reads “1861 -1865. On Fame’s eternal camping ground/ Their silent tents are spread, /And glory guards with solemn round/ The bivouac of the dead.” The music for the verse completes the plaque. 6/18/18

Periodically, we revisit a theme of the magazine. We’ve written about wars and their connections to Rochester from the Civil War to the Iraq War, the latter in the context of a weekly peace vigil on the corner of East and Goodman.

Civil War cannon. Pittsford Cemetery. 4/5/17

Tinker tells the story of a Civil War reenactment in Henrietta. I brought an illustrated history book and participants posed in various scenes. The pageantry was impressive, although part of me feels reenactments can romanticize war.

Monuments is about Spanish-American War monuments and what I learned when writing a dissertation on the Spanish-American War.

Otis is on Rochester’s most decorated soldier and a dubious statue in downtown Rochester.

War is a comprehensive look at World War I monuments and plaques. Cannon looks at the impact of World War I on the Rochester-Italian community.

Edmond Lyons Park., East Rochester. World War II monument. 4/5/17

Victor is a recounting of the heroics of a 94 year old World War II veteran. I missed Victor’s recent birthday party at Dunkin’ Donuts but happy to report he is going strong and still driving.

The monuments of Korea are especially relevant now that the North Korean government is returning the remains of American soldiers.

Three stories are on the trauma and tragedy of Vietnam: Republic, Learning Center, and Meditation.

Vigil is about a peace rally begun as a protest to the Iraq War.

In Veterans, we learn of David Dornford’s remarkable story.

Civil War

Bitten by the Civil War bug at the Tinker Homestead Encampment

Recreation of “Rebel Veterans furl the Stars and Bars for the last time before starting for home” from The Golden Book of the Civil War. “Monroe Wildcats” representing the 1st Tennessee Dismounted Cavalry. Tinker Homestead and Farm Museum 8/6/16

Spanish-American War

On Spanish-American War monuments in Rochester. And remembering the Buffalo Soldiers on Veteran’s Day

In vintage Spanish-American uniform, Highland Park. Photo from the Brighton Pittsford-Post 2001. Uniform provided by Lynda Howland from her grandfather.

Filipino-American War

The 118th Otis Day, June 15th, and the War Memorial Eagle

War Memorial Eagle, downtown Rochester [Photo: Jim Barclay, owned by David Kramer]

World War I

One hundred years ago when America entered the War to End All Wars. And Rochester.

Edmond Lyons Park., East Rochester. A German WW1 minenwerfer (literally, “mine thrower”) in 7.58cm caliber. 4/5/17

The Austrian cannon is back in Washington Square Park. And some Italian Rochester history.

January 2018

World War II

Mayor of the Twelve Corners Dunkin’ Donuts celebrates his 93nd birthday on D-Day. Three days later, Victor Angelo flew a bombing mission over Vienna

Victor Angelo at the Twelve Corners Dunkin’ Donuts, 7a.m. June 6th, 2017

After Parkland, discovering fallen Brightonians from World War Two

Korean War

Remembering the Korean War in Rochester

White Haven Memorial Park in Penfield. The shadow is the American flag.

Vietnam War

On the Memorial Day Parade and The Army of the Republic of Viet Nam

Tran (left) and Tri looking at photograph of Reeducation camp from The Tragedy of the Vietnam War: A South Vietnamese Officer’s Analysis (2008) by Van Nguyen Duong

Not letting the Vietnam War be forgotten at the Vietnam Learning Center with Central librarian Steve Nash