Pritzker Military Museum & Library

The Pritzker Military Museum & Library features collections, exhibits, and events about the Citizen Soldier and military history.

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In this week in military history, we look back to the War of 1812 and that historic moment when the British marched into Washington, D.C. https://t.co/ICX7HkxIsb
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Thank you for your service.
PMML Holt Oral History Program: Stories of Service (2013). A short documentary that tells the stories of service and sacrifice of U.S. veterans. https://t.co/FgyaGNLlcD
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Spend your Somers Summer Sunday with us. The PMML will be open on Sunday, August 23 from 12 PM to 4 PM CT. Explore two inspiring exhibitions. We look forward to seeing you! Plan your visit here: https://t.co/AZnmtFKCHP #CitizenSoldier #PMMLEvents

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COL (Ret.) David Pelizzon, USA, will be honored as the 2026 Founder's Award recipient at the Liberty Bash. Learn more about his story https://t.co/HTIkGJhH82 and RSVP for the Liberty Gala on Sept. 19 in Chicago. https://t.co/ycc20ugK1X #CitizenSoldier #LibertyGala2026

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He never stopped leading. On March 18, 1968, CPT Paul Bucha led his company through fierce fighting near Phuoc Vinh, destroying an enemy bunker, directing his men’s withdrawal, and coordinating fire and rescue efforts under relentless attack. #MedalofHonorMonday #CitizenSoldier

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Author, consultant, and nonprofit leader Eden Juron Pearlman will receive the 2026 Founder's Award at the Liberty Bash. Learn more about her story and reserve your place at the Liberty Gala on Sept. 19 in Chicago. https://t.co/ycc20ugK1X #CitizenSoldier #LibertyGala2026

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The Kenosha News featured Gateway Technical College welding students and their work on 𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘷𝘦 & 𝘉𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥, coming soon to PMML. Learn more and explore what we've been up to this year. https://t.co/pAuKMXpgTk
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Join us for Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot, a free event featuring veterans' stories from six decades of military service. Heartfelt, humorous, and inspiring, these stories reflect the experiences that shaped their journeys home. Register today https://t.co/R580K32AHG #CitizenSoldier

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On August 8, members of the Porsche Club of America (PCA) experienced our latest exhibitions and enjoyed exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the archives. Watch the video as Gene, a PCA member, shares his story. https://t.co/hiriRJO963 #CitizenSoldier #PMMLCommunity

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During an ambush in Quang Tri, HC2c. Ballard crossed enemy fire to treat the wounded. When a grenade landed nearby, he threw himself onto it to protect his comrades, then rose and kept treating casualties. #MedalofHonorMonday #CitizenSoldier

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In this week in military history, we explore the Allied attack on a German V-3 long range artillery site, known as Operation Aphrodite, on August 12, 1944. https://t.co/RcAGCJ2h8l #CitizenSoldier #PMMLThisWeek

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General (Ret.) Stanley McChrystal has been named PMML's 2026 Citizen Soldier Award recipient https://t.co/Su8eBpogOj. Honor his remarkable leadership and service at the 2026 Liberty Gala on Sept. 19 in Chicago. RSVP today. https://t.co/ycc20ugK1X #CitizenSoldier

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A cherished Liberty Gala tradition is the presentation of the Citizen Soldier Award. Watch the video to learn the meaning behind this prestigious honor. Purchase tickets for the 2026 Liberty Gala, Sept. 19 in Chicago. https://t.co/ycc20ugK1X
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Go behind-the-scenes with First Fridays in the Archives, an exclusive tour offering a 360-degree look at the Citizen Soldier. Next tour: August 7👉Reserve your spot for tomorrow or upcoming dates. https://t.co/m9VEMOV4EY
Video credit: Tom Rossiter and Jahn #CitizenSoldier

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Featuring veterans from six decades of American military service, 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘦𝘺, 𝘛𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘰, 𝘍𝘰𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘵 shares remarkable stories of camaraderie, sacrifice, humor, and the path from service to civilian life. Register Today! https://t.co/yeIt712T36
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At Fire Base 6, 1st Lt. Brian M. Thacker directed air strikes, covered his comrades' withdrawal, and called artillery on his own position. He survived eight days behind enemy lines, earning recognition for extraordinary heroism.
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One extraordinary act of courage. When his platoon was pinned down by heavy enemy fire, Robert M. Patterson charged into a fortified bunker complex, destroying five enemy bunkers and helping his platoon break through the enemy's defenses. #MedalofHonorMonday #CitizenSoldier

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In this week in military history, we explore the Korean War Armistice signed on July 27, 1953. The Korean war began on June 25, 1950, with the North Korean People’s Army invasion of South Korea. https://t.co/gglTuX18rm
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In 1971, Chicago artist Kay Smith was commissioned to create a series of paintings depicting sites connected to the American Revolution for a book commemorating America’s Bicentennial. Read the full article: https://t.co/7AEUlFZRbJ
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A one-man charge changed the battle. On Nov. 14, 1965, 1st Lt. Walter J. Marm charged a machine gun position under intense fire. Though severely wounded, he destroyed the position and saved his platoon, allowing the mission to continue. #MedalofHonorMonday #CitizenSoldier