For Better or For Worse: The Journey of a POW and His Wife June 11, 2009

In my humble opinion the Virginia Historical Society is one of the most underrated places in this town. I’m always amazed by the stuff they come up with. Now I know, you think “lecture” and your eyes roll back in your head and you fall asleep. BUT, this one involves war, prisoners, wives fighting for husbands, lots of good stuff. Check it:

"In June 1966 Lt. Cmdr. Paul Galanti was shot down over Vietnam and endured nearly seven years of captivity. His wife Phyllis played a leading role in the efforts of the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia to publicize the plight of their loved ones and to secure their release.

The Galantis will present an illustrated lecture recounting this dramatic story. Their talk is held in conjunction with the exhibition Bring Paul Home: Phyllis Galanti and Vietnam War POWs, which is based on the collection given by Phyllis and Paul Galanti to the VHS."