Toni thank you for joining us today. Im excited to talk about loyal forces. Lindsay barnes and i coauthored this book that was published in 2013. We did it after an exhibition on the larger topic of animals in war that we had at the museum. For the book, we narrow the focus just to talk about the u. S. Military and the use of animals throughout the war. I will talk about four main animals today and if we have some time, i will try to get in some other fun topics as well. We will talk about mules, dogs, pigeons and horses. We will go to the first slide on mules. Although they are often looked down upon because of their stubborn natures, the phrase tough as a government mule is one we are probably familiar with. They are hardworking and widely used in the military, both before world war ii and during the war. They really did prove vital in some areas. Why use mules . They have a sturdy nature and are very surefooted. They were vital on some of the rugged terrains that were impassable by
The korean war began seven years ago on june 20 5, 1950. It ended with an armistice agreement in 1953. Next, an interview with John Jeffries recorded in 2014 by the korean war legacy foundation. We hear about his experiences providing medical treatment for north korean pows. The project was underwritten by south koreas ministry of patriots and veterans affairs. John jeffries. I was born in salt lake city, utah on august 7, 1929. Raised by a mother who was single mother. Had five children. We had the bare essentials, fairly. Barely. I got a chance to work on my mothers Brothers Farms and sisters farms as i was growing up. I had a great childhood. Educated in salt lake. Went to the elementary, high school, and the university of utah. Graduated as a teacher. Desire, to be a coach and a teacher. My mother sent me to the bakery for bread but did not provide me with any money. I would try to get the men working in the bakery to give me a loaf of bread. I did that often and i tried to get a l
Back summary openings. A lot going on in the states and around the country as the numbers continue to spike. A question for you has the pandemic impacted your behavior and if so, how . 30,ou are under 2027488000 . 50,een 30 and 2027488001 . Age,u are over 50 years of 2027488002 . You can also send us a text message at 2027488003 or facebook andt at twitter. We begin with this piece that marks the difference between these latest couple of weeks. Surge is not the same as new yorks crisis. The virus that ravaged northeastern u. S. Cities is surging through western states. It is different this time. Younger people are getting sick with covid19. States that have brief lockdown are encouraging social distancing and mask wearing. Many have embraced the usual summer rituals. Health officials are sounding the alarm of outbreaks going through house parties. Some took the end of stayathome orders as permission to live their lives unimpeded. Old, bentez, 30 years the night at a nightclub sharing d
Animals throughout the war. I will talk about for main animals today and if we have some time, i will try to get in some other fun topics as well. We will talk about mules, dogs, pigeons and horses. We will go to the first slide on mules. Although they are often looked down upon because of their stubborn natures, the phrase tough as a government mule is one we are probably familiar with. They are hardworking and widely used in the military was before world war ii and during the war. They really did prove vital in some areas. Why use mules . They have a sturdy nature and are very surefooted. They were vital on some of the rugged terrains and by military vehicles. They require less grain than horses and are a more dependable work animal. They are quite intelligent, which is contrary to popular belief. It is there intelligence that helps them recognize their own limits of strength and endurance. The quality sometimes read as stubbornness is a form of selfpreservation. Unlike horses, mules
Mothers Brothers Farms and sisters farms as i was growing up. I had a great childhood. That was educated right there in salt lake. Went to the elementary, high school, and the university of utah. Graduated as a teacher. That was my desire, was to be a coach and a teacher. My mother sent me to the bakery for bread but did not provide me with any money. I would try to get the men that were working in the bakery to give me a loaf of bread. I did that often and i tried to get a little work there. To get yoution are connection to get some bread for your family. John my father was an alcoholic and was not available. She was raising five of us on her own. Because she could not afford the liquor, she divorced so she could take care of us kids. The depression was as a young person i thought everybody was in the same boat. I did not realize there were people having three meals a day except when i went on the farms and they had food. I had a great childhood. The rest of my siblings did not have t