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Washington, DC History & Culture
A non-profit community organization.
Experience the History and Culture of Washington, DC - and the world!

Washington, DC History & Culture
A non-profit community organization.
Experience the History and Culture of Washington, DC - and the world!

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Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 10:30 AM EDTWWII History at Arlington National Cemetery, A Guided Walking Tour

Military Women's Memorial, Arlington, VA

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Eighty years ago, on September 2nd of 1945 the representatives of the Empire of Japan signed the formal surrender document that ended the Second World War. The Germans had surrendered in May of the same year. Between December of 1941 to September of 1945 our country was involved in a bitter struggle that spanned the globe. This two hour tour will look at some of the brave men and women who are members of the “Greatest Generation” and some of the battles they fought during WWII including:

The officer who served both under and as a superior to Gen. George S. Patton

Tuskegee Airmen who helped win the war in Europe and struggled for respect at home

Men involved in the battle considered the turning point of the war in the Pacific

Five-star generals and admirals and some of the most decorated soldiers in U.S. history

A world-famous sports hero who served his country during the war

The only Nobel Peace Prize recipient buried at Arlington

We will visit the Kennedy gravesite and discuss his tour in the Navy during the war.

The tour will end near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier so that those who want to see the changing of the guard will be able to do so. The tour is two hours with lots of walking including up stairs and hills, so be prepared with water (which can be purchased on site), hat, sunscreen and walking shoes. There will be a brief history and overview of the cemetery as part of the introduction.

There is paid parking at the cemetery which is $3 per hour ($12 max) or use the Arlington Cemetery stop on the Metro’s Blue Line.

This is an in-person event at the cemetery and will not be streamed online.

Meet at entrance to the Woman in Military Service for America Memorial that is inside the cemetery. From the metro stop or the parking lot, go through security at the Welcome Center and walk up into the cemetery. At the first main road turn right and you will see the large stone structure that is the Women's Memorial. We'll meet outside of the front entrance. If you are running late, look for us at the meeting point where I will give an introduction. Then we will walk up towards the Kennedy gravesite. We will stop at the equestrian statue of Sir John Dill before we get to the Kennedy gravesite to talk about Kennedy's experience in the war.

My name is Harry and I am a long-time resident of Northern Virginia. I have been leading specialized tours at the cemetery and other locations in the DC area since 2015. There is no upfront cost to the tour, but I will accept gratuities at the conclusion.

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Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 10:30 AM EDTWWII History at Arlington National Cemetery, A Guided Walking Tour
Military Women's Memorial, Arlington, VA
Eighty years ago, on September 2nd of 1945 the representatives of the Empire of Japan signed the formal surrender document that ended the Second World War. The Germans had surrendered in May of the same year. Between December of 1941 to September of 1945 our country was involved in a bitter struggle that spanned the globe. This two hour tour will look at some of the brave men and women who are members of the “Greatest Generation” and some of the battles they fought during WWII including:

The officer who served both under and as a superior to Gen. George S. Patton

Tuskegee Airmen who helped win the war in Europe and struggled for respect at home

Men involved in the battle considered the turning point of the war in the Pacific

Five-star generals and admirals and some of the most decorated soldiers in U.S. history

A world-famous sports hero who served his country during the war

The only Nobel Peace Prize recipient buried at Arlington

We will visit the Kennedy gravesite and discuss his tour in the Navy during the war.

The tour will end near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier so that those who want to see the changing of the guard will be able to do so. The tour is two hours with lots of walking including up stairs and hills, so be prepared with water (which can be purchased on site), hat, sunscreen and walking shoes. There will be a brief history and overview of the cemetery as part of the introduction.

There is paid parking at the cemetery which is $3 per hour ($12 max) or use the Arlington Cemetery stop on the Metro’s Blue Line.

This is an in-person event at the cemetery and will not be streamed online.

Meet at entrance to the Woman in Military Service for America Memorial that is inside the cemetery. From the metro stop or the parking lot, go through security at the Welcome Center and walk up into the cemetery. At the first main road turn right and you will see the large stone structure that is the Women's Memorial. We'll meet outside of the front entrance. If you are running late, look for us at the meeting point where I will give an introduction. Then we will walk up towards the Kennedy gravesite. We will stop at the equestrian statue of Sir John Dill before we get to the Kennedy gravesite to talk about Kennedy's experience in the war.

My name is Harry and I am a long-time resident of Northern Virginia. I have been leading specialized tours at the cemetery and other locations in the DC area since 2015. There is no upfront cost to the tour, but I will accept gratuities at the conclusion.
19 attendees+14
Sat, Sep 20, 2025, 12:00 AM UTCGeneral Douglas MacArthur (Gregory Peck) - Film History Livestream
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MacArthur: Gregory Peck as General Douglas MacArthur - Film History Livestream

We’re remembering the 75th anniversary of the Korean War (1950-1953) and we invite you to join us for a film screening of the 1977 film "MacArthur" starring Gregory Peck as legendary general Douglas MacArthur.

Our program will begin with a brief introduction of the film including contextual information, plot summary, things to look for, and historical accuracy (approximately 15 minutes) followed by a full screening of the film.
During and after the screening you’ll have the opportunity to discuss the film with fellow participants via Zoom.

MacArthur
MacArthur is a 1977 American biographical war film directed by Joseph Sargent and starring Gregory Peck in the eponymous role as American General of the Army Douglas MacArthur.
The film portrays MacArthur's (Gregory Peck) life from 1942, before the Battle of Bataan in World War II, to 1952, after he had been removed from his Korean War command by President Harry Truman (Ed Flanders) for insubordination. It is recounted in flashback as MacArthur visits West Point in 1962.

Film Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sQHicTHlSw

Douglas MacArthur (26 January 1880 – 5 April 1964) was an American general who served as a top commander during World War II and the Korean War, achieving the rank of General of the Army. He served with distinction in World War I; as chief of staff of the United States Army from 1930 to 1935; as Supreme Commander, Southwest Pacific Area, from 1942 to 1945 during WWII; as Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers overseeing the occupation of Japan from 1945 to 1951; and as head of the United Nations Command in the Korean War from 1950 to 1951. MacArthur was nominated for the Medal of Honor three times, and awarded it for his WWII service in the Philippines. He is one of only five people to hold the rank of General of the Army, and the only person to hold the rank of Field Marshal in the Philippine Army.

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Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Washington, DC History & Culture and Texas History & Culture.

Washington, DC History & Culture
Experience the history and culture of Washington, DC - and the world!

YouTube Previously Recorded Programs:
http://www.Youtube.com/c/WashingtonDCHistoryCulture

Donations Support Our Non-Profit Community Programs - Thank You!
PayPal: DCHistoryAndCulture@gmail.com
Venmo: @DCHistoryAndCulture
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/d29491c0

We look forward to seeing you. Thanks!

Robert Kelleman
rkelleman@yahoo.com
202-821-6325 (text only)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkelleman/
157 attendees+152
Sat, Sep 20, 2025, 5:00 PM UTCDiego Rivera and Mexican Modernism - Art History Livestream
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Let’s celebrate the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month with an art history livestream on the fascinating life of the great Mexican artist Diego Rivera (Mr. Frida Kahlo).

Diego Rivera (December 8, 1886 - November 24, 1957), was a prominent Mexican painter. His large frescoes helped establish the mural movement in Mexican and international art.
Between 1922 and 1953, Rivera painted murals in, among other places, Mexico City, Chapingo, and Cuernavaca, Mexico; and San Francisco, Detroit, and New York City, United States. In 1931, a retrospective exhibition of his works was held at the Museum of Modern Art in New York; this was before he completed his 27-mural series known as Detroit Industry Murals.
Rivera had several marriages and children. His third wife was fellow Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.

National Hispanic Heritage Month (Spanish: Mes nacional de la herencia hispana) is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.

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Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Washington, DC History & Culture and Texas History & Culture.

Washington, DC History & Culture
A non-profit community organization.
Experience the history and culture of Washington, DC - and the world!

YouTube Previously Recorded Programs:
http://www.Youtube.com/c/WashingtonDCHistoryCulture

Donations Support Our FREE Non-Profit Community Programs - Thank You!
PayPal: DCHistoryAndCulture@gmail.com
Venmo: @DCHistoryAndCulture
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/d29491c0

We look forward to seeing you. Thanks!

Robert Kelleman
rkelleman@yahoo.com
202-821-6325 (text only)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkelleman/
150 attendees+145
Sat, Sep 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC“Tower” - 1966 University of Texas Tower Shooting - Film History Livestream
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Cesar Chavez / Hispanic Heritage Month - Film History Livestream
We invite you to join us for a film screening of the 2014 bio pic Cesar Chavez, on the life of the labor organizer.
The film is part of our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15 - October 15, 2025.

Our program will begin with a brief introduction including contextual information, things to look for, and historical accuracy (approximately 15 minutes) followed by a full screening of the film.
During and after the screening you’ll have the opportunity to discuss the film with fellow participants via Zoom.

YouTube Film Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8juoHGzHdfU

Cesar Chavez is a 2014 biographical film produced and directed by Diego Luna about the life of American labor leader Cesar Chavez, who cofounded the United Farm Workers. The film stars Michael Peña as Chavez. John Malkovich co-stars as the owner of a large industrial grape farm who leads the opposition to Chavez's organizing efforts. It premiered in the Berlinale Special Galas section of the 64th Berlin International Film Festival.
Plot
The film follows Cesar Chavez's efforts to organize 50,000 farm workers in California. Some of them were braceros—temporary workers from Mexico permitted to live and work in the United States in agriculture, and required to return to Mexico if they stopped working. Working conditions are very poor for the farmworkers, who also suffer from racism and brutality at the hands of the employers and local Californians.
To help the workers, Cesar Chavez (Michael Peña) forms a labor union known as the United Farm Workers (UFW). Chavez's efforts are opposed, sometimes violently, by the owners of the large industrial farms where the farmworkers work. The film touches on several major nonviolent campaigns by the UFW: the Delano grape strike, the Salad Bowl strike, and the 1975 Modesto march.
Cast
Michael Peña as Cesar Chavez
America Ferrera as Helen Chávez
Rosario Dawson as Dolores Huerta
John Malkovich as Bogdanovich Senior

Cesario Estrada Chavez (March 31, 1927 - April 23, 1993) was an American labor leader and civil rights activist. Along with Dolores Huerta and lesser known Gilbert Padilla, he co-founded the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA), which later merged with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee (AWOC) to become the United Farm Workers (UFW) labor union. Ideologically, his worldview combined politics with Catholic social teachings.

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Zoom Connection Link:
Click (or Copy and Paste) and Follow the Instructions:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85913012870?pwd=z1Sblnt0SDZIQBCZRR0UNAbCCCuXYC.1
Meeting ID: 859 1301 2870
Passcode: 227338
Dial by your location
• +1 360 209 5623 US
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kzminrd0j
Connecting a few minutes early is recommended!

***

Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Washington, DC History & Culture and Texas History & Culture.

Washington, DC History & Culture
Experience the history and culture of Washington, DC - and the world!

YouTube Previously Recorded Programs:
http://www.Youtube.com/c/WashingtonDCHistoryCulture

Donations Support Our Non-Profit Community Programs - Thank You!
PayPal: DCHistoryAndCulture@gmail.com
Venmo: @DCHistoryAndCulture
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/d29491c0

We look forward to seeing you. Thanks!

Robert Kelleman
rkelleman@yahoo.com
202-821-6325 (text only)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkelleman/
13 attendees+8

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