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Memorial Day Tour: Oakland and World War I

Discover the stories of soldiers, civilians, and home front civilians in the Great War during this Memorial Day tour . About this event On April 6, 1917, Congress declared war on Germany and the United States officially entered World War I. Over four years, the total number of military and civilian casualties in the Great War climbed to over 38… Read more

Veterans of Oakland

Hear the stories of military veterans who reside at Oakland Cemetery. About this event Come hear the stories of military veterans who reside at Oakland or those with connections to Oakland. You’ll be introduced to veterans from the Mexican American War to the Korean War, both men and women. These individuals and their service help tell the history of the… Read more