DATE: November 6, 2009 6:36:05 PM CST
U.S. Coast Guard WWII veteran participates in National World War II Museum grand opening
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Date: Nov. 6, 2009
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U.S. Coast Guard WWII veteran participates in National World War II Museum grand opening
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NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Coast Guard World War II veteran George Blessing, a crewmember of both the U.S. Coast Guard cutters Iris (WLB-395) and Taney (WHEC-37), stands at attention during the national anthem at the grand opening ceremony of the newest annex of the National WWII Museum, Nov. 6, 2009. The $50 million annex encompasses the Solomon Victory Theater, the Stage Door Canteen and the American Sector Restaurant. The master of ceremonies was Tom Brokaw and the event included several celebrity speakers, musical entertainment, and aerial fly-overs by both the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Navy. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Elizabeth Bordelon.
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