The National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial – Unbroken
The National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial was the site for a reception and special screening of Unbroken on December 16th. Guests enjoyed a preview screening of the film, auction items including a copy of the Unbroken book that was signed by Louie Zamperini and a reception and tour of the Museum with former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Richard Myers.
Also featured in the January 24th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Fernando Leon and Jason Squires
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Bob Kimbrough and Jody Parks |
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Tom Butch auctioned a first edition copy of Unbroken during the auction. |
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Jeanette Prenger, Shellee Masnado, Lisa Garney, Paige Perlik, and Elizabeth Dezeeuw |
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Doyle Snow and Anthony Davis |
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