The Swing Solution to perform at A Day of Remembrance, A Tribute to WW II Veterans and Members of The Greatest Generation
- When
- Sat Aug 8, 2009
- Where
- San Jose Historical Museum in Kelly Park
- Time
- noon
- Tags
- Music, Jazz
Description
The Swing Solution to perform at A Day of Remembrance, A Tribute to WW II Veterans and Members of The Greatest GenerationThis is a celebration of the contributions of American Veterans to world peace, their role in the development of this country and the lifestyle we Americans enjoy to this day.
The plan is to recreate a day in 1945 at San Jose's History Park, including autos and military equipment from the period, people dressed in the costumes of the era and a dance featuring The Swing Solution big band playing the popular swing music of the era.
Activities include:
Dance to the swing music of the period with The Swing Solution big band
Meet WW II re-enactors and view displays of 1940s equipment and memorabilia
WWII veterans: record your stories of the war for preservation in the Library of Congress
Members of "The Greatest Generation": record your memories of the day WWII ended
More Info
- Link
- http://theswingsolution.com
- Call
- 408-918-1042
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