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The Miracle at Remagen Wright Museum's Tank Was Among the First Allied Vehicles to Invade Germany  The Allies thrust deeper into Europe in March,1945. An invasion
of Germany itself was imminent. With the American armor fast approaching the Rhine, Nazi
war planners sought to thwart - or at least delay - the American advance by
dynamiting
major bridges spanning the river. When word reached the 9th
Armored Division that the bridge at Remagen near the village
of Ludendorf was still passable, they knew they'd need to act quickly and
decisively.
On March 7, 1945, the 9th Armored arrived
at the bridge following some fierce German resistance. During this
action, Nazi forces encountered a heavily armored tank that they'd
not seen before - the Pershing T26E. Specifically designed to
match up against the German Tiger tank, the Pershing was a vast
improvement over the Sherman M4, which was the workhorse of the American
armored infantry. The Wright's T26E is the only known surviving Pershing from the capture of Remagen. Museum founder David Wright saved it from a firing range and fully restored it. An upcoming issue of our newsletter will feature a full-length story on the efforts to preserve this treasure of American history. If you don't receive our quarterly hard copy newsletter but would like it mailed to you, e-mail your name and address to info@wrightmuseum.org. In the meantime, if you would like to learn more, film footage from the National Archives illustrates the Allied march into Germany. After you finish reading this issue of the Wright Museum's eNewsletter, we encourage you to visit the page where you can view the Universal Newsreel.
Tax-deductible contributions of $100 do double duty by permanently honoring a loved one while supporting the museum's educational mission. To create a lasting memorial, either complete a donor application or call us at 603/569-1212 to pay with your Master Card, Visa, or Discover card. Donations made by March 31 will be installed in time for a special Memorial Day commemoration. Special This Year! For the duration of 2008, non-members donating a commemorative plaque will be granted a complimentary membership. If you are already a member, the Wright Museum will grant you a gift membership to share with a friend or member of the family. We hope that you will take advantage of free museum admission--one of the benefits of joining the museum --to come see the permanent memorial you have made possible.
American Home Life in the 1940s
The cartoon shown here accompanied a May, 1943 ad for
a popular product that’s still around today. If you can identify the product, write to “Wright Museum Contest,"
P.O. Box 1212, Wolfeboro, NH 03894. Or save a stamp: info@wrightmuseum.org.
A correct entry selected at random will win a free family museum membership. Don't Just See the Parade...
Just think of the memories that you could create by sharing this experience with a spouse, child, or grandchild - a special moment to cherish forever! Since there will be dozens of seats available, your chances of winning are pretty good.
Raffle tickets are only $5 a piece or five for $20. Deeper discounts apply for purchases in larger quantities: 15 tickets are $50 and 35 tickets - a $175 value - can be purchased for only $100. Those purchasing $100 worth of tickets will also receive a complimentary Wright Museum membership.
To enter this drawing, pleasedownload and complete the Parade Raffle Registration Form and mail with payment to the Wright Museum, P.O. Box 1212, Wolfeboro, NH. Raffle tickets may also be purchased by phone with your Master Card, Visa, or Discover card by calling 603/569-1212.
Winners will be selected in June and contacted by phone. Thank you for your support - and good luck!
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