The Hooray for the U.S.A.! Exhibit will features rare military propaganda posters dating from 1915 through the 1940s, as well as other artistic pieces from other wars and conflicts through present day. About 30 World War I and at least 20 World War II historic posters for military recruitment, urging the purchase of war bonds, offering information for families to grow food at home and more will be displayed from the collection of Simi Valley resident Nigel Boucher.
There is no charge to visit the exhibit, but organizers seek donations to support local veterans in need. We have to help the veterans of Simi Valley, the ones who need food and housing, said Boucher, who serves as Junior Vice Commander of VFW Post 10049 of Simi Valley as well as chairman of the Town Center Exhibit.
Boucher and the Simi Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post also will arrange special displays honoring the estimated 40,000 Americans still missing in action since World War II; the estimated 150,000 Americans still either missing in action or prisoners of war; and the history of the VFW dating back to the Spanish-American War.
Also planned are guest presentations on Saturdays on military topics to be announced, as well as a tribute to Gold Star mothers and families with their permission. Were trying to pay tribute to our local community, said Rita Rohkar, president of the Ladies Auxiliary for VFW Post 10049.
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