Did someone say telescopic views? 🌃 🔭 👀 We're looking for some #ArchivesScience through this miniature telescope from World War I!

Until his remains were identified through DNA testing in 1998, 1st Lt. Michael Blassie was the Vietnam War service member buried at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. #ArchivesScience Read how he now rests back home in St. Louis: mohistory.org/blog/michael-b…

#OnThisDay in 1944, Naval Aviation Radioman, 2nd Class Hugo Louis Kluge of Bombing Squadron VB-109 was killed in action in the Central Pacific near the Bonin and Volcano Islands. Kluge was awarded the Purple Heart. 📷: newspapers.com #SoldierSpotlight #SoldiersSTL

#OnThisDay in 1932, Private William Lewis Farabee was born to Perry L. and Blanche Isabelle Farabee. He was killed in action on November 29, 1950, in North Korea. He was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. #SoldierSpotlight #SoldiersSTL

We're holding our first Sunday Matinee at the Memorial, and you're invited! Enjoy free popcorn and beverages at this indoor screening of #ForrestGump, then check out our #VietnamSTL exhibit to continue exploring the tumultuous Vietnam War era. Details: mohistory.org/events/forrest…

Join us tomorrow to watch Forrest Gump for free at our first Sunday Matinee at the Memorial! Enjoy free popcorn and beverages at this indoor screening, then check out our #VietnamSTL exhibit before or after the show. Details: mohistory.org/events/forrest…

#OnThisDay in 1923, U.S. Army Private Herbert A. Bossaller was born. He was killed in action in Belgium on January 15, 1945, while serving in Company D, 331st Infantry, 83rd Infantry Division. 📷: newspapers.com #SoldierSpotlight #SoldiersSTL #WWII #USArmy

Based on a true story, Rescue Dawn follows Dieter Dengler’s fight to survive after he was shot down over Laos in 1965. Join us on 8/27 to watch it during our next Sunday Matinee at the Memorial. Details: mohistory.org/events/rescue-…

#OnThisDay in 1921, Lieutenant Herman was born to Jacob "Jack" H. and Bertha B. Herman. Lieutenant Herman, a U.S. Air Force pilot, was presumed dead after he went missing while on a flight from Hamilton Field, California. #SoldierSpotlight #SoldiersSTL #WWII

Join us tomorrow for a free screening of Rescue Dawn during our next Sunday Matinee at the Memorial—and don't forget to visit our #VietnamSTL exhibit before or after the show. Details: mohistory.org/events/rescue-…

#OnThisDay in 1915, US Navy 2nd Class Seaman Jesse Wallace Kane was born to Nathaniel R. and Caroline Kane. On August 7, 1942, Seaman Kane was killed in action aboard the USS Mugford (DD-389). 📷: newspapers.com #SoldierSpotlight #SoldiersSTL #WWII

#OnThisDay in 1956, Peter Karl Matthei was born to Dr. and Mrs. Louis P. Matthei. Corporal Matthei served as a light weapons infantry. He was wounded in South Vietnam and died on November 20, 1969. 📷: findagrave.com #SoldierSpotlight #SoldiersSTL #MilitaryHistory

Meet at the Grant's View Branch to journey to the heart of military history at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum in downtown St. Louis. Explore the exhibition “Vietnam: At War and At Home” with the museum’s Director. Learn more at ow.ly/Tz8U50Pw1Fw.

#OnThisDay in 1918, Private Elias Samuel Barnicle was killed in action during the Battle of Saint-Mihiel. He was born on March 27, 1895, to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Barnicle and is interred in France. Please join us in remembering Private Barnicle. #SoldierSpotlight #SoldiersSTL

US Marine 1st Class Private Frederick A. Bremer was killed in action #OnThisDay in 1944 at Peleliu Island. Bremer was a member of Division Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division and was awarded the Purple Heart. 📷: newspapers.com #SoldierSpotlight #SoldiersSTL

#OnThisDay 1st Class Private Jerry Patrick was born. Private Patrick was killed in action in a helicopter crash in Thừa Thiên Huế, South Vietnam. He is buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. 📷: newspapers.com #SoldierSpotlight #SoldiersSTL #VietnamWar

Journey to the heart of military history at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum in downtown St. Louis to explore the exhibition “Vietnam: At War and At Home” with the museum’s Director. Visit ow.ly/zGZO50PJiwx or call (314) 361-9017 for more information.

Salute St. Louis-area veterans this Saturday during the annual Veterans Day Observance Soldiers Memorial Military Museum downtown. gazellemagazine.com/soldiers-memor…

Memorial Day Observance begins at 10am. This is also your last day to see “Vietnam: At War and At Home” before it closes. #MemorialDay #SoldiersMemorial