American Heritage Center

René Dubos was a French American scientist and philosopher. He coined the phrase “Think globally, act locally” and was a pragmatic environmentalist.

The 1944 Handbook on Japanese Military Forces gave American and British forces detailed information about the tactics of the Japanese Army and Navy. It was published by the U.S. War Department.

During World War II, Captain T. Hugh Winters commanded the U.S. Navy Fighter Squadron known as Air Group 19. Winters documented his wartime experiences in a book titled Skipper – Confessions of a Fighter Squadron Commander.

During World War II, Captain T. Hugh Winters commanded the U.S. Navy Fighter Squadron known as Air Group 19. Winters documented his wartime experiences in a book titled Skipper – Confessions of a Fighter Squadron Commander.

The American Veterans Committee was founded in 1943 to serve the needs of World War II veterans. The group welcomed “men and women, regardless of race, creed or color.”

“Mary Haworth’s Mail” column in the Washington Post doled out helpful advice to readers of all sorts – from the lovelorn to frustrated office workers.

Morris Hutchins Ruger was a musician and composer who found inspiration in great works of literature.

Wyoming artist Harry Jackson is remembered today for his sculptures which depict the life and pioneer spirit of the West.

Screenwriter and director Wanda Tuchock had a long career in Hollywood.

Chaplain Jim – USA was a radio drama broadcast during World War II. It featured the fictitious Chaplain Jim dispensing sage advice to soldiers and their families, as part of an effort to keep morale high.