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TGGF wants to make sure that the stories and lessons of World War II are not forgotten, even when there is no one left to tell them.  Preserving the legacy of these heroic men and women will happen most effectively through education and the retelling of stories to younger generations. TGGF’s educational programs take a dynamic, experiential approach. Our programs allow students from all backgrounds to explore the values and beliefs that Americans and their Allies embraced during wartime. They address the extraordinary history of sacrifice and the noble accomplishments of those who served.

AMERICAN HERO DAY: This program brings historical events into the classroom, using TGGF’s most trusted strategy: allowing veterans to share their own stories. Veterans visit classrooms to speak about their own experiences of war, answer questions, and bring to life the history children read about in books.

WORLD WAR II TRAVELING MUSEUM: This mobile World War II exhibit visits schools to share its world-class collection of artifacts and archives.  It takes history beyond the pages of textbooks and into the hands of curious students.

CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES: The stories we tell are the narratives of our lives.  In telling them, we communicate our history and traditions, values and lessons, our hopes and dreams. We share who we are.  Our Center for International Studies is dedicated to preserving those stories by offering a range of digital services to help individuals, organizations, and educational institutions around the world document the stories of veterans from World War II, Korea and Vietnam. 

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS: Students who participate in local history preservation projects or extracurricular activities tied to military history may apply for an annual International educational scholarship in honor of all World War II veterans. The scholarships enable the recipients to travel with World War II veterans on one of TGGF’s all-expense paid “Connecting Generations Journeys” abroad.

VINTAGE RESTORATION: WWII veterans work with youth to restore vintage WWII-era vehicles. Under the supervision of veterans with years of experience in the automotive industry, students learn a new skill, while at the same time connecting with history.