Event
Lecture: "Gold Star Over the Dog House": Dogs for Defense in World War II
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Fee:
Free.Dates & Times
Date:
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time:
2:30 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Talk
Description
"Gold Star Over the Dog House": Dogs for Defense in World War II
As part of the Rosie 25th Anniversary Speaker Series, historian Jim Davis shares the little-known story of Dogs for Defense—a nationwide effort that enlisted family pets to serve on the front lines. Learn how ordinary Americans contributed to the war effort by volunteering their beloved dogs for military service.