Local Veterans and Their Stories

To preserve the memory and sacrifice of our veterans, the Freedom Museum is dedicated to documenting and sharing the stories of our local veterans, both past and present. Read some of the stories below that we’ve collected so far and check in regularly for new stories highlighting our veterans’ dedication, perseverance, and bravery.

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Artifact Analysis: The Norden Bomb Sight

Carl Norden, a young Dutch engineer, emigrated to the US in 1904 with ambition. Later, he would become the inventor of the Norden Bomb Sight, one of America’s most highly promoted weapons.

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