A Soldier’s Place: Veterans and Civilians Speaking

NEH DEW program for all affected by war. We explore humanities sources on war as a means of self-reflection & self-realization. Follow/RT ≠ endorsement.

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“The knowledge and understanding that this program has given me is priceless. Listening to the stories of combat veterans has changed me; I now feel a deep appreciation for military members from Vietnam to Iraq.”

Read post-program survey results: https://t.co/GsAJkcUpRc

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Invitation to a Veterans Day Celebration on the USS Midway Museum. Please join this important conversation on the American War in Afghanistan. It is free and open to the public.

[GI Film Festival SD @GIFilmFestSD]

Looking for an afternoon of drama? How about a hostage situation involving a sweatshirt and a despicable ex? Or a story with a dog? Horse therapy? Father/daughter love? We've got it. Our Shorts Block | Afternoon Drama starts at 4:30pm PT. https://t.co/Uu87whTuDe

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Discussion leader and GIFF Advisor Committee member Derek Abby is currently moderating for the DREAMS OF THE BLACK ECHO panel.

Did you catch the film? We still have passes available!

#NEHgrant #GIFilmFestSD

[Thom Tran @_thomtran]

This photo was from the 2015 #GIFilmFestival on the red carpet with fellow @USArmy #veteran, CSM Bart Womack. Tonight I’m hosting the @GIFilmFestSD Awards Ceremony virtually. Check https://t.co/LHrTdxrExJ for details! Will I be wearing this tux? 🤷🏻‍♂️

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The Final Stand (2020) GIFF panel featured project faculty member Dr. Alexander Zukas as a guest expert.

#NEHgrant #GIFilmFestSD

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Today is National #MaritimeDay!🚢

Created by the U.S. Congress in 1933, Maritime Day honors the Merchant Marine and the maritime industry as critical components of our nation’s economy and national security.

#NEHgrant #MaritimeDay

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As a thank you for our social media followers, we are offering free film passes for the festival. But passes are limited!

Please email [email protected] with the film(s) you would like to watch and we will get back to you with a code.

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Catch discussion leader Todd Kennedy as a panel moderator for Shorts Block | Afternoon Drama and Derek Abby for DREAMS OF BLACK ECHO tomorrow.

Learn more about the upcoming films here: https://t.co/n5OU2Svco2

#NEHgrant #GIFilmFestSD

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Project faculty member Dr. Alexander Zukas will be a guest expert for The Final Stand panel following its premiere at the @GIFilmFestSD.

Learn more and get your ticket here: https://t.co/8RAWDvFnlF

#NEHgrant #GIFilmFestSD #TheFinalStand

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As a 21-year old war veteran, Tom Gery wanted nothing more than to forget what happened in Vietnam. But he was forced to revisit those memories after receiving letters from mourning family members.

#NEHgrant #VietnamWar

Watch his story: https://t.co/jFnVYGc0WI

[NEH Public Programs @NEH_PubPrograms]

Thinking about applying to the NEH for a doc film, podcast, or radio show? Join a live virtual workshop on our Media Projects grant program--Tuesday, May 25, 1-2:30 EST [scroll down page for link, no registration req’d]: https://t.co/zLuzvRn1ng

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Our participants will be watching DREAMS OF BLACK ECHO and Shorts Block Afternoon Drama on Saturday at 2:15 PM PDT and 4:30 PM PDT, respectively.

If you’d like to join us, buy your ticket here: https://t.co/n5OU2SdAZs

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🎞 Our program has partnered with @GIFilmFestSD to allow us to explore films as a Humanities source that speaks to the impact of war on individuals and society.

[Image: DREAMS OF BLACK ECHO]

#NEHgrant #watchtogether #GIFilmFestSD #veterans #militarystories

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The GI Film Festival San Diego kicks off tomorrow!

🎞 Here's the entire lineup: https://t.co/Ym97mXixu1

#filmfestival2021 #militarycommunity

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Today is Armed Forces Day! May 15th celebrates all five branches of the United States military and all the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.

Join us this weekend as we support our military members, past and present!

#NEHgrant

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Children of Fallen Patriots Day honors the children left behind by the enlisted who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Although not nationally recognized, more and more states began to officially designate May 13th as a day to honor these children.

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The GI Film Festival San Diego starts in exactly one week! Have you bought your ticket yet? 🎟️

🎞 Preview the entire lineup: https://t.co/Ym97mX0WCt

#filmfestival2021 #militarycommunity

[National Endowment for the Humanities @NEHgov]

The deadly Battle of Hamburger Hill began #OTD in 1969, marking a turning point in America’s involvement in the #VietnamWar.

This #NEHgrant-funded resource explores the pivotal struggles felt on both the war front and home front during the Vietnam War: https://t.co/MomYCcqtgO

[KPBS News @KPBSnews]

San Diego officially has its first class of female Marines after 53 women graduated in front of a limited group of family and friends.

https://t.co/KPxxpDa1wu