Historical Preservation
Storyteller has mission to focus on historic facts
Mary J. Fears wants to get out the real story of African-Americans´ past for the future.
More stories about historical preservation:
» Club restoring Blue Star monument
» Parks captured Daytona on film
» Ponce Inlet residents fight to retain heritage
» Coastal watchtower a sentinel
Home Front
Duty, independence part of war effort
Head wrapped in a red bandanna, the woman shown flexing her arm in those iconic 1940s posters of Rosie the Riveter could just as easily have depicted Laura Lavery.
More stories about our Home Front:
» Women lay the foundation
» DeLand´s naval heyday preserved
» Strong voice of support
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World War II
‘Day of infamy’ remembered
More than six decades later, voices of area World War II veterans are heard by those preserving their memories.
More local stories about World War II:
» Civil Air Patrol committed to service
» Bell tolls history of sea battle
» Haunted by History
» Lessons learned on heels of war
» B-29 gunner remembers plane's place in history
» Family's 60-year quest for closure ends in Austria
» War’s bitter memories still assault his senses
War Today
Blue Star banner symbolizes service
Its look -- a blue star centered inside a white field surrounded by a red rectangle -- is as simple as its message: One of mine is supporting all of us.
More stories about War today:
» Hospital makes deal to treat war wounded
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Flying
Two WWII veterans -- pilot and plane -- reunited
Bits of bright orange rust lie scattered in the sun around the old aviation engine. Corrosion has melted the magnesium manifold.
More stories about the men and their Flying machines:
» Bombers on display Sunday in New Smyrna
» Airman´s story immortalized
» Volunteers are our eyes in the skies
» Active group shares memories of war era
» Falling with flair
» B-17 bomber a sight for young eyes
DeLand Naval Air Musuem
DeLand museum preserves WWII history
The Navy also operated an airbase in DeLand during World War II, where the DeLand Naval Air Station Museum now stands.
More stories about the Museum:
» Rare WWII plane roosts here
» Wartime aviators should be remembered
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