Post by 101ABN on May 28, 2006 10:01:00 GMT -8
The Hall of Honor is located in the picturesque setting of the 1782-83 encampment of George Washington's Army at the New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site in Vails Gate, where 150 veterans of World War I received their Purple Hearts in 1932. Sixty miles north of Manhattan, and ten miles north of West Point, this location reminds us to remember those who are no longer with us, to appreciate those who live on as witnesses to war, and to pass this legacy and lessons on to young people all over the world.
Inside a new 7,500 sq. ft. facility, a computerized interactive "Roll of Honor" will recall the names and stories of Purple Heart recipients from across the nation and the generations, which will be shared with citizens of the world over the Internet. In video theaters guests will learn unique history lessons directly from the mouths of those who made history, through interviews with the Purple Heart recipients.
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