Memorial Day/Independence Day Feature: "Slinging Doughnuts for the Boys"

Memorial Day/Independence Day Feature: "Slinging Doughnuts for the Boys"

From: WFIU
Length: 00:09:58

10-minute feature tells the story of WWII American Red Cross volunteer Elizabeth Richardson, who now who lies among the honored dead in the American Cemetery in Normandy, France. Drawing from a recent book by historian James H. Madison of this previously-untold story of one of the unsung heroes of the war. Read the full description.

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Perfect for Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Veteran's Day Elizabeth Richardson was a smart, feisty, articulate woman who served as an American Red Cross volunteer in a Clubmobile unit in England and France during World War II. She helped raise the morale of homesick solders by serving up doughnuts, dancing, and good cheer. This report features an interview with author James Madison, a professional actress reading Liz Richardson's letters and diary entries, and period music and sound effects.