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Ernie Pyle, American (Lecture Series)

Ernie Plye Collage

Date(s):

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Time:

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Type:

In Person

Audience:

Category:

Language:

English

Description:

This is a multi-part series focusing on the resilience of Americans in troubling times. Each part explores Ernie Pyle's stories from the Great Depression and concludes with a short tale from World War II. Pyle's pre-war work is featured prominently in this series, offering insights into the lives of ordinary Americans and the diverse places he visited. The lectures are preceded by a special video introduction using historical footage. Presented by Arnie Weiss.

Ernie Pyle (1900–1945) was a renowned American journalist celebrated for his heartfelt World War II reporting. Born in Dana, Indiana, he became a roving correspondent for the Scripps-Howard chain, gaining fame for his vivid and empathetic columns about ordinary soldiers. He received the Pulitzer Prize in 1944.

 

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

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