Reynolds High School hosts verteran for Living History day event

WWII Tuskegee Airman speaks to students Click to enlarge

By Shannon L Cheesman, KATU.com: Nov 9, 2011 View original story Veterans filled the halls of Reynolds High School on Wednesday to share their experiences with students and hopefully leave an indelible impression of what Veterans Day is all about.

Veterans from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, Iraq and Afghanistan were invited to spend some time with students for 'Living History Day.'

Some of the veterans visited classrooms to talk about their lives in the military and others gave formal presentations inside the school's auditorium or gym.

One of the featured speakers was Lt. Col. Alex Jefferson, a Tuskegee Airman who served in World War II.

The Tuskegee were the first African-American aviators in the U.S. Armed Forces and faced racial discrimination both in the military and in their day-to-day lives.

Racism was just one of the topics that Jefferson touched on during a morning presentation in the school's auditorium. He also told the students about his first experience at a Nazi death camp.

A special Veteran's Day celebration the students will always remember.

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