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WWII Fought Abroad and Supported on the Homefront

Fifth Annual Veterans Forum

USO opened in 1942 in Highland Park (across from Sunset Foods)
USO opened in 1942 in Highland Park (across from Sunset Foods) (Image from the Highland Park History Collection)

Highland Park ---- Highland Park Historical Society will host with Highland Park American Legion Post 145 a program on 'WWII Fought Abroad and Supported on the Homefront' at the Highland Park Library auditorium, 494 Laurel Avenue, at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 9th, 2019. Please arrive 30 minutes early for light refreshments before the event.

Fort Sheridan was on Highland Park's front door, and as a community funded a USO. People collected newspapers and metal, and some children gave up their train sets. If you have a story and/or photos to relate during this time period, you are welcome to share it.

For further information, please contact the Highland Park Historical Society: 847.432.7090 or archives@highlandparkhistory.org. Admission is free.

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