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65th Anniversary of the End of World War II

 Saturday, August 14, 1945-2010.  It was a day of celebration, a day like no other.  AMVETS Department of California and the Spirit of 45.org invite you to a special event honoring the legacy of the Greatest Generation of World War II. 

Saturday, August 14, 2010, 1PM to 10PM
Garden Grove Elks Lodge #1952 (off the 22 Fwy btwn Euclid St and Harbor Blvd
11551 Trask Avenue
Garden Grove, CA  92843

1PM to 6PM     WWII 1940-1945 historical displays
7PM to 10PM   Victory Canteen Dance with the Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra.  Please  wear your vintage allied military or civilian attire.
6PM                 Swing Dance Presentation and Lesson.
7PM                 Bugles Across America Program will play Taps.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Fashion Show of the War Years.
The event and the dance are free to the public.  Donations will be accepted.
For more information go to http://www.spiritof45.org/  The Spirit of 45 website has a link to President Truman's VJ Broadcast to the Armed Forces and a Radio Broadcast from Times Square.
For more information, contact 714.614.1269
John Bailey, President SETHA

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