#America250
Welcome to our project honoring veterans, inspired by our summer intern Thomas Crain in 2021, whose passion for history and especially military history, has led him to research the contributions of German-American soldiers. History comes to life through personal accounts, photos, and recollections that provide glimpses into the past. With the country preparing for its 250th birthday in 2026, we decided to continue this project to honor those who sacrificed so much to fight for their country.
We hope to introduce you to a variety of biographies that tell the tales of German immigrants and their descendants through the centuries and through the perspectives of different wars.
The first biography explores the life of the German Jewish refugee and World War II soldier Werner Kleeman in honor of the 77th anniversary of the D-Day Invasion on June 6. 1944.
