This fall’s November Veterans Day exhibit acknowledges the
contributions of the WACS, the Women’s Army Corps, during World War II and also
honors the memory of the nation’s 35th President, John F. Kennedy, who served with distinction in
the U.S. Navy. Fifty years ago in August of 1963, he wrote
The library acknowledges the help of the Niles
Historical Society and its curator, Dan Smaczny, and the invaluable assistance
of Niles resident, Chris Reuscher in mounting the exhibit. Dan arranged for the loan of the
painting by the distinguished artist Konrad Hack. Once again, Chris shares
historic uniforms from his personal collection and his considerable expertise
in their display.
"Any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction, 'I served in the United States Navy,'"
Here's a close-up of the Konrad Hack painting of General George Marshall and Colonel Oveta Culp Hobby,
"Inspecting the WAC," which now hangs back at its current home at the Niles Historical Society where the artist will appear in a public program on Saturday, November 23, from 2 - 4 pm.The NHS telephone number is 847-390-0160.
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