Posts Tagged With: WWII
George Takei Graphic Novel Coming – IDW Publishing
George Takei has signed a book publishing deal with IDW Publishing. The graphic novel will tell the story of Japanese American internment camps during WWII based on his family’s firsthand experience.
Categories: Arts & Culture, Books & Poetry
Tags: George Takei, Hikaru Sulu, IDW, Japanese Americans, Pearl Harbor, racism, Star Trek, WWII
The Legacy of Rosie the Riveter
Over 2,100 participants gathered at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond on the 13th of August, to break the Guinness World record for most ‘Rosie the Riveters’ in one place. Women, men and children participated in the event to honor the trailblazers who stepped up to the call of duty during WWII. Original Rosie’s were in attendance including Agnes Moore, Kay Morrison, Marian Wynn, Primetta Giacopini, and Priscilla Elder. Moore, 96, worked in the Richmond Shipyards as a welder for 4 years.