John,
Our schools used to teach every child about D-Day. Among the thousands of heroes of the longest day were the 12 soldiers who received the Medal of Honor for their courage and valor… but that’s no longer the case. WAs our Greatest Generation has passed, we have failed to teach our children the legacy of service, honor, and sacrifice of the men who fought their way into Hitler’s Fortress Europe.
In a recent poll of High School Seniors:
- 72% Didn’t know we fought Hitler during World War II.
- 87% Didn’t know we entered WWII because of the attacks on Pearl Harbor.
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60% Didn’t know which countries we fought in WWII
- 13% Thought General Dwight Eisenhower was a general from the Civil War
John, American kids are not being taught our nation’s history. According to ‘The Nation’s Report Card,’ America’s high schoolers’ proficiency in U.S. History and Civics is at its lowest level in nearly 30 years. They know little of the immense courage our troops displayed fighting for their freedoms in the Second World War, and they know little of the heroes who gave their life in service to our country.
In fact, most Americans these days know next to nothing about World War II and the millions of young soldiers who put their lives on the line to serve their country in the war, let alone in Korea or Vietnam.
To help educate young Americans about the selfless, patriotic, and courageous heroes in WWII, the American Veterans Center created a limited-edition booklet — A Mighty Endeavor: Operation Overlord through the Eyes of D-Day’s Greatest Heroes.
For the next 24 hours, I’m holding a copy of this brand new, one-of-a-kind booklet for you, John. With your gift of any amount today, a copy of A Mighty Endeavor will be yours to share with family and friends.
