The Swing Solution to perform at A Day of Remembrance, A Tribute to WW II Veterans and Members of The Greatest Generation August 8, 2009

This is a celebration of the contributions of American Veterans to world peace, their role in the development of this country and the lifestyle we Americans enjoy to this day.
The plan is to recreate a day in 1945 at San Jose's History Park, including autos and military equipment from the period, people dressed in the costumes of the era and a dance featuring The Swing Solution big band playing the popular swing music of the era.
The San Jose Historical Park, which features homes, businesses and other buildings from San Jose's early years, will provide the background for this celebration. Many veterans and vet organizations are expected to participate. There will be a wide variety of exhibits and events.

Activities include:
Dance to the swing music of the period with The Swing Solution big band
Meet WW II re-enactors and view displays of 1940s equipment and memorabilia
WWII veterans: record your stories of the war for preservation in the Library of Congress
Members of "The Greatest Generation": record your memories of the day WWII ended
Special guests include veterans and other noted members of The Greatest Generation

Food and Beverages Will Be Available
This is a fun event and the city of San Jose's third annual tribute to America's veterans. The concept is expanding to other major areas, notably New York, San Diego and Long Beach. In 2010 the plan is to go nationwide in celebration of the 65th anniverary of the end of WW II.
The Stories of Service program encourages WW II veterans to record their personal stories of the war for inclusion in a historical database in the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Many WW II vets have been reluctant to discuss these experiences, even with their friends and families. They should be encouraged to do so now, before these important stories are lost forever.
Members of "The Greatest Generation, including the families of GIs, are also encouraged to record their memories ot the day WW II ended.

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