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Pritzker Military Museum & Library Honors the Service of Citizen Soldiers at Its 2021 Liberty Gala

Chicago, Illinois, Oct. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pritzker Military Museum & Library (PMML) raised nearly $800,000 at its annual Liberty Gala as a small group of sponsors and honored guests joined together at the Museum & Library on Thursday, October 21. Additional guests participated in the night’s engaging program online. The PMML celebrated and honored the service of soldiers, particularly those who served during the Cold War, which served as the Gala’s theme. Awards were presented to the winners of the Citizen Soldier Award and the Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing. The two Founder’s Awards were presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to furthering the mission of the Museum & Library. Read More

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