The Arts & The Military

Calling all participating artists!
The Veterans Art Exhibition at American Legion Post 139 is coming up Memorial Day weekend!

Key Info:
• Reception: Fri, May 23 | 6–9 PM
• Gallery Hours: May 24–26 | 12–9 PM
• Artist Talk & Awards: Mon, May 26 | 1–2 PM
• Art Drop-Off: May 17–21 (by 4 PM) at 3445 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA
• Submit your work + $5 fee (up to 3 pieces):
At https://form.jotform.com/250606839877068

We can’t wait to showcase your art and stories!

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Walter Yeo was one of the first individuals to undergo a skin transplant as part of advanced plastic surgery in 1917, marking a significant milestone in the history of medical treatments. Yeo, a British sailor, was severely injured during World War I when he sustained horrific facial burns from an explosion. His condition was so severe that traditional treatments could not help him, and doctors sought to explore new ways to repair the extensive damage to his face.

Under the care of pioneering surgeon Sir Harold Gillies, Yeo underwent an experimental procedure where skin was taken from his chest and grafted onto his face. This procedure is considered one of the first successful attempts at modern plastic surgery. It was a groundbreaking advancement in the treatment of burn victims, laying the foundation for future surgical techniques that would go on to benefit countless others, both in wartime and in civilian life.

Although Yeo's surgery was an early example of successful skin grafting, the treatment was not without challenges, and recovery was long and difficult. However, his case paved the way for the development of more advanced and effective methods of reconstructive surgery in the years to come. Walter Yeo's journey is a reminder of the resilience of those who endured the horrors of war and the pioneering spirit of medical professionals who pushed the boundaries of surgery to help them heal.

War veterans training as sewing machine operators at the Craftsman School of Needle Trades, New York City, 1950.

Today we remember all those who paid the ultimate price. When I was a young man, I escorted many to their final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery as a member of the USAF Honor Guard. It is is, and was, a privilege to serve these men and women and their families.

I am honored to be a part of this program next Thursday, August 31st.

Army Heritage Center Foundation on LinkedIn: #comics #comicbooks #comicon #armyhistory #militaryhistory #army #veterans… We're delighted to be part of an event next week that showcases three of U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center's curators and guest speaker Tara Leigh…

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Ernest Thesiger’s Embroidery Ernest Thesiger was considered a world-class expert in petit point embroidery. His book Adventures in Embroidery was published by The Studio in 1941, with a revised edition published in 1947.

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A Salute to the Artistic Legacy of Native American Veterans Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month in Watson Library

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UA Little Rock researcher uncovers history of American Indian nurses in World War 1 - News - UA Little Rock One University of Arkansas at Little Rock researcher has made it her mission to uncover the history of American Indian women who served as Army nurses during World War I. Dr. Daniel Littlefield, director of Sequoyah National Research Center, and Erin Fehr, assistant director and archivist, partnered...

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Art4Vets group explores veterans' issues with visual art show - The Daily Gazette Art4Vets, a local organization that aims to support military veterans through creative and artistic expression, will be launching its 5th annual visual art show this Saturday at Schenectady’s C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios.Art4Vets, which is sponsored by The American Legion, Zaloga Post in Albany,...