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The Luft Gangster: Memoirs of a Second Class Hero
- Date: Wednesday, November 09, 2016
- Time: 5:00 pm
- Location: William G. McGowan Theater, Washington, DC
In commemoration of Veterans Day and the 75th anniversary of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American fighter pilots in American history, this documentary film features fighter pilot (Red Tail) Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson. After heroically serving his country in World War II, Alex returned home to racism, bigotry, and segregation. This award-winning film is an inspirational and fascinating account of bravery, perseverance, and character. (2016; 70 minutes) The film’s director, Mike Rott, will introduce the film and answer audience questions.
All public programs at the National Archives are free. Reservations are recommended; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The doors to the building will open 45 minutes prior to the start of the program. Use the Special Events entrance on the corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Street, NW. Click here for more information on getting to the National Archives and parking.Live captioning will be available online and in the William G. McGowan Theater. If you require an alternative or additional accommodation for an event (such as a downloadable transcript or a sign language interpreter), please send an email to public.program@nara.gov or call 202-357-5000 in advance. |