Violins Of Hope, A Journey Of Heroism, Healing, & Humanity

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Veterans Gallery Exhibit January 16–March 13, 2020 Tuesdays 1–5pm Violins Of Hope features surviving instruments from the World War Two extermination camp orchestras. Some instruments are in use in concerts around the Bay Area or in the Wisley Center, 4th Floor, Veterans Building. PBS documentry: Violins of Hope Instruments From The Holocaust. An exhibition featuring …

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Chinese Americans In WWII

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November 2, Saturday, 9-3:30Called To Rise SymposiumNovember 3, SundayRededication, Lunch, ExhibitFree Tickets: Vets & Their FamiliesPublic/CHSA Members Tickets Called To Rise: Chinese Americans’ Involvement in World War II a two-day symposium, November 2-3 hosted by the Chinese Historical Society of America (CHSA). The symposium explores Chinese Americans’ extensive involvement in the war effort during World …

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