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Glass Fragments from World War II Exhibition Opens September 14 at the NVMM
Opening Night Reception to Take Place on September 13 at 6:30 p.m.; NVMM Will Be Exhibit’s Final Stop Before Its Permanent Install at the Presidio in San Francisco, CA COLUMBUS, Ohio – The National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) today announced the opening of Remembered Light: Glass Fragments from World War II, which will run September…
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Fred talks about the Russian Church in Weisbaden
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The making of the Berghof Piece
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Fred talks about Cologne Cathedral
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Fred talks about the church of St. Augustine
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Fred Reads the Homily
For the Allied High Command, Many centuries ago, a prophet in Israel charged men with the duty of “Proclaiming liberty—every man to his neighbor.” No text can be more appropriate to this Victory in Europe Day….
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Beauty Amidst the Ruins
Before the war, Chaplain McDonald had admired the cultural sophistication and artistic and scientific achievements of Germany. Following the Allied offensive into Germany in March 1945, McDonald and his driver, George Kosnich, took note of the architectural beauty of the churches of Trier despite the surrounding devastation.
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The German Paradox
During the war, many Europeans and Americans found it difficult to believe that Germans could act with such violence and vulgarity. However, the true horror of Nazi Germany came to light with the discovery of concentration camps where so many Jews and others deemed undesirable by Hitler were interned and murdered. Chaplain McDonald made a…
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Forgiveness
As a man of faith with a good knowledge of history, Chaplain McDonald knew that the real path to lasting victory was through forgiveness and reconciliation. But it would be difficult, given the barbarism of Hitler and Nazi Germany. On his visit to the Liebfrauenkirche in Trier, Frederick found a scene that was poignant and…
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Cold and Misery
Bitter cold and snow during the Battle of the Bulge made conditions miserable for Allied soldiers. In Bastogne, German forces succeeded in trapping the Americans within the town for many weeks, making conditions there among the worst of the war. Frederick McDonald visited this front line position shortly after its liberation.
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Worship with General Patton
On Christmas Eve 1944, Chaplain McDonald was in Luxembourg as the Battle of the Bulge raged on. Conditions were still dangerous, but the proximity of the front lines allowed for an illustrious visitor. General George Patton, infamous for his bold personality and pride, insisted on attending worship services despite the danger, and Frederick, a fellow…