During World War II Milwaukee’s factories quickly retooled and mobilized for wartime production and locals sacrificed their lives for the cause—Mayor Carl Zeidler went missing at sea, USS Arizona captain Franklin Van Valkenburgh refused to leave the bridge of his burning battleship and Mildred Harnack joined the Nazi resistance movement and was executed on direct orders from Hitler. Through past interviews and archival materials, author Meg Jones reveals these and other patriotic stories.. Open to ages 12 and up. Registration not required. Hearing Loop available. For more information, please contact the Adult Reference Desk at 262-782-4140, option 1.
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