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Oral History Interview with C. M. Hudspeth, May 3, 1993

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with C M Hudspeth. When the war started, Hudspeth was in law school at the University of Texas. In early 1942, he applied for and was given a commission as ensign in the Navy without receiving any training. His first assignment was in a coding room at the Eight Naval District Headquarters in New Orleans. In early 1943, Hudspeth was transferred to Noumea to the South Pacific Area command as a communications officer. In early 1945, he t… more
Date: May 3, 1993
Creator: Hudspeth, C. M.
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Oral History Interview with Dick Keresey, May 3, 1993

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Dick Keresey. Keresey was born in Delawana, New Jersey in 1913 and graduated from Columbia Law School in 1941. He joined the V7 Midshipman Program while at Columbia and completed training in January 1942, followed by motor torpedo boat training in Melville, Rhode Island, from which he graduated in March 1942. He served as captain of PT-105 in the Solomon Islands and recalls meeting John F. Kennedy, when Kennedy, as captain o… more
Date: May 3, 1993
Duration: 1 hour 3 minutes 36 seconds
Creator: Keresey, Dick
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Oral History Interview with Dick Keresey, May 3, 1993

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Dick Keresey. Keresey was born in Delawana, New Jersey in 1913 and graduated from Columbia Law School in 1941. He joined the V7 Midshipman Program while at Columbia and completed training in January 1942, followed by motor torpedo boat training in Melville, Rhode Island, from which he graduated in March 1942. He served as captain of PT-105 in the Solomon Islands and recalls meeting John F. Kennedy, when Kennedy, as captain o… more
Date: May 3, 1993
Creator: Keresey, Dick
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Oral History Interview with George Gowen, May 3, 1993

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with George Gowen. Gowen joined the Merchant Marine in 1934. He trained aboard the USS Annapolis (PG-10) for two years. He graduated from the training program in 1937 as an engineer, then worked aboard a ship delivering oil as third assistant engineer. From 1940 to 1942 he continued working in his same role on the USS Santee (CVE-29). From there he went to Bath, Maine to work as an assistant engineering officer aboard USS Chevalier (D… more
Date: May 3, 1993
Creator: Gowen, George
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Oral History Interview with Gerald Martel, May 3, 1993

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral monologue with Gerald Martel. Martel was born in Massachusetts and joined the Army in the spring of 1941. He was assigned to the 182nd Infantry Regiment as a machine gunner and headed for Australia. His unit comprised the Americal Division when it was formed. Martel went to Guadalcanal and Leyte. He eventually was pulled from the ranks and put into special services where he performed for GI audiences. Sometimes, he opened before other cele… more
Date: May 3, 1993
Duration: 38 minutes 57 seconds
Creator: Martel, Gerlad
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Oral History Interview with Gerald Martel, May 3, 1993

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral monologue with Gerald Martel. Martel was born in Massachusetts and joined the Army in the spring of 1941. He was assigned to the 182nd Infantry Regiment as a machine gunner and headed for Australia. His unit comprised the Americal Division when it was formed. Martel went to Guadalcanal and Leyte. He eventually was pulled from the ranks and put into special services where he performed for GI audiences. Sometimes, he opened before other cele… more
Date: May 3, 1993
Creator: Martel, Gerlad
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Oral History Interview with Gerald Miller, May 3, 1993

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Gerald Miller. Miller provides some background of his family history. He joined the Navy in 1936 and graduated from the Naval Academy in December of 1941. By January 1942 he was in the Pacific aboard the USS Richmond (CL-9), escorting troopships from Panama, through Bora-Bora and to Tongatabu. In December 1942 they were sent to the Aleutian Islands, participating in shore bombardments of Attu and Kiska. He discusses the weapons a… more
Date: May 3, 1993
Creator: Miller, Gerald
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Oral History Interview with Lyle Specht, May 3, 1993

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Lyle Specht. Specht signed up for the Marine Corps in the Spring of 1941, while attending Oregon State College. He graduated from the candidate’s class. He was sent to a recruit depot in San Diego on an 81mm mortar platoon in a weapons company. In the Fall of 1942 he joined the 1st Battalion, 6th Marines. They traveled to New Zealand and he provide some detail of their travels there and of the New Zealanders. From there they trav… more
Date: May 3, 1993
Creator: Specht, Lyle
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Oral History Interview with Marion E. Carl, May 3, 1993

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Marion E Carl. Carl joined the Marine Corps in 1938. He served as a flight instructor for a fighter squadron in Quantico, Virginia. In September 1941 he joined Marine fighter squadron VMF-221 in San Diego, flying Brewster Buffalos. In November they went to Hawaii. On 8 December 1941 they went to Midway. In June of 1942 he flew a Wildcat in the Battle of Midway and provides details of this experience. From there he was evacuated b… more
Date: May 3, 1993
Creator: Carl, Marion E
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Oral History Interview with Norman Hatch, May 3, 1993

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Norman Hatch. Hatch was born in Boston in 1921. Following graduation from high school in 1939, he joined the Marine Corps. He volunteered for an English instructor billet at the Marine Corps Institute in Washington, DC. After six months he left for an editorial position at Leatherneck Magazine. Soon thereafter, he took a position at the Office of Information in the Office of Naval Operations, where he assisted in putting out… more
Date: May 3, 1993
Duration: 1 hour 7 minutes 24 seconds
Creator: Hatch, Norman
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Oral History Interview with Norman Hatch, May 3, 1993

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Norman Hatch. Hatch was born in Boston in 1921. Following graduation from high school in 1939, he joined the Marine Corps. He volunteered for an English instructor billet at the Marine Corps Institute in Washington, DC. After six months he left for an editorial position at Leatherneck Magazine. Soon thereafter, he took a position at the Office of Information in the Office of Naval Operations, where he assisted in putting out… more
Date: May 3, 1993
Creator: Hatch, Norman
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[Turning to Victory, Part 1]

Description: Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains the first portion of the symposium moderated by Paul Stillwell. Speakers include Ed Simmons, John Costello, Roger Peno and Dr. Jerry Kelley. Also featured is a panel discussion made up of Roger Aims, Jack Jacobson and Hank Hasbeth, who answer audience questions about their experiences during the war.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Duration: 2 hours 3 minutes 52 seconds
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
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[Turning to Victory, Part 2]

Description: Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video features speakers John Klobe, James Russell, Zinzi Abe, Bob Sherrid and Richard Saulter.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Duration: 1 hour 36 minutes 21 seconds
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
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[Turning to Victory, Part 3]

Description: Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains footage of a panel discussion moderated by Baine Kerr and featuring Eddie Albert, Mike Ryan, Mitchel Lewis and Norman Hatch.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Duration: 1 hour 57 minutes 11 seconds
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
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[Turning to Victory, Part 4]

Description: Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video is a continuation of the panel moderated by Baine Kerr and features speaker Bob Sherrid. After the discussion is concluded the panel is open to questions.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Duration: 1 hour 8 minutes 51 seconds
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
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[Turning to Victory, Part 5]

Description: Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains day two of symposium, featuring speeches John Morelli, Jerry Miller, George Galen, Richard Keresey, and Ray Pete. After the speakers are finished a panel discussion is held, which is opened to audience questions.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Duration: 1 hour 59 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
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[Turning to Victory, Part 6]

Description: Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains a continuation of a panel held on the second day of the symposium featuring Edwin Simmons, Judge Blair Reeves, Martin Clemons, Mr. Martel, Mike Ryan and David Richardson.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes 41 seconds
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
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[Turning to Victory, Part 7]

Description: Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains speeches given by Greg Tillman, Greg null, Marion Carl, Jack Jones, Jeffery Fisken and Richard Saulter.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Duration: 2 hours 3 minutes 57 seconds
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
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[Turning to Victory, Part 8]

Description: Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains a continuation of the second day of the symposium, featuring speeches by Richard Saulter, Greg Tillman and James Russel.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Duration: 41 minutes 24 seconds
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
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[Turning to Victory, Part 9]

Description: Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains footage of Norman Hatch, David Richardson and Frank Tremain.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Duration: 2 hours 2 minutes 51 seconds
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
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[Turning to Victory, Part 10]

Description: Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains speeches by Helen McDonald, Ron Holiday, Hodding Carter, Frank Truemain, Bob Sherrid and Shelley Mybanks.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes 55 seconds
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
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[Turning to Victory, Part 11]

Description: Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains speeches by Norman Hatch, David Richardson and Frank Truemain.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Duration: 2 hours 4 minutes 41 seconds
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
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[Turning to Victory, Part 12]

Description: Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains speeches by Frank Truemain, Joesph Galloway, Jerry Brockner and Charles Ricks, as well as the closing of the symposium and the dismissal of the colors.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Duration: 1 hour 54 minutes 24 seconds
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
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[Turning to Victory, Part 13]

Description: Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains footage on an interview with Takamashi.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Duration: 52 minutes 26 seconds
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
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