Veterans History Project Interview- Richard J. Rogala

As a crew member of the USS Pueblo which was seized by the North Koreans in 1968, Mr. Rogala was a prisoner of war for 11 months. During 2008,the 40th annniversary year of this international incident, he is asking his fellow citizens to contact their elected representatives to effect the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States. The ship's return from Pyongyang Harbor would provide more closure for the difficult and painful period of captivity. Mr. Rogala received the above copy of a letter which his Congressman wrote to Secretary of State Rice.

TRACES Bus-eum Visits Niles Public Library

Touring the Midwest, the expert driver and guide Irving Kellman piloted the traveling 40' museum bus from St. Paul to its 3 hour stop at the Niles Public Library on Sunday afternoon March 16th. The visit was scheduled as a Veterans History Project event to increase awareness of the the valuable collection of service memoirs.