Footsteps Research

26/09/2022

An iconic Milwaukee beer gets a lot of screen time in the new movie starring Zac Efron, Russell Crowe and Bill Murray, set during the Vietnam War.

12/12/2021

Every once in a while you come across an obituary that leaves you speechless. From December 10th’s New York Times, 100-year-old Eda Solome:

SOLOME--Eda, born in Alytus, Lithuania, died peacefully at home, December 7, 2021, at the age of 100. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Jacob Solome, daughters Elana Goldman and Nancy Kacew, their husbands, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The youngest of six children, she often spoke of her happy childhood with loving parents.

At the onset of WWll, her parents sent her to hide in the woods for what they thought would be just a few days to avoid the arrival of the N***s, but never saw them again. Surviving alone she eventually was taken in by a Polish farmer where she worked and hid; and where she met her future husband.

Arriving in New York she taught herself English in addition to the six other languages she spoke. Her gifts extended to cooking and gardening; but most of all she will be remembered for her gift of immense love and devotion to her family. Gifts can be made to: Anti-Defamation League or UJA's Community Initiative for Holocaust Survivors in her honor.

You can read more about Eda and Jacob’s incredible story here:
https://www.thecut.com/2020/03/what-it-takes-to-survive-a-disaster.html

12/06/2020

As we continue to wait for the research room at the National Archives to reopen, we wanted to thank all of our customers for their understanding and patience during this time. We look forward to being able to tell your Veteran’s story in the very near future!

June 12, 2020 Dear Researchers, Enlarge The research room at the National Archives Building in Washington, DC. (National Archives photo by Trevor Plante) It seems like so long ago since we last saw you in our research rooms. We miss seeing you and helping you with your research. The National Archive...

22/02/2020

What a great story!

07/11/2019

Two more confirmed characters in today's update on the Masters of the Air miniseries now coming to Apple TV+ 🇺🇸📺

Info below updated on November 7th, 2019 Update includes two more confirmed characters! I have recently been working on some research for some Eighth Air Force veterans and their families, and the topic of the new Tom Hanks miniseries about the Mighty Eighth has come up a lot. I am a huge fan of the...

10/06/2019

75 years ago, thousands of brave men landed and fought at Normandy. Their actions and sacrifices still inspire us today. If you've never had the opportunity to see the places these men fought, or if you have but it's been a while, there are several high quality tours that will allow you to retrace their steps. Let us know how we can help you experience the history of this heroic event.

24/04/2019

Sidney Walton regrets missing an opportunity to meet some of the last veterans of the Civil War when he was younger and doesn’t want other Americans to feel that when his generation passes.

The World War II veteran is spending his centennial birthday year on the road traveling to all 50 states and the nation’s capital on a journey he calls the “No Regrets Tour.” His goal is to meet as many people as he can.

A World War II veteran born in 1919 is spending his centennial birthday year on the road traveling to all 50 states and the nation’s capital on a journey he calls the “No Regrets Tour. ”Sidney Walton regrets missing an opportunity to meet some of the last veterans of the Civil War....

18/01/2019

Great to see the USA Women's Soccer Team making the time to honor and pay respects to the Greatest Generation!

16/12/2018

Masters of the Air: The Latest on HBO’s Upcoming WWII Miniseries About The Mighty Eighth 🇺🇸📺

I have recently been working on some research for some Eighth Air Force veterans and their families, and the topic of the new Tom Hanks miniseries about the Eighth has come up a lot. I am a huge fan of the work of Hanks and Spielberg and over the last five years, I’ve been keeping …

14/04/2018

Finding the same place their dad visited 73 years earlier!
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