Photo 39 Heartland Vietnam Memorial

Image shows text describing the beginning of the Heartland Vietnam Memorial.

Photo 40.01 Concept Art for Heartland Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Image shows a close-up of the concept art for Heartland Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Photo 44.01 Workers Starting Construction of Vietnam War Memorial with Sign

Image shows three men and two women, some with shovels and other tools, digging in the dirt. The sign states "Future Site of Vietnam War Memorial" and lists a phone number to call if others want to help with the project.

Photo 44.02 Concrete Construction

Image shows an unnamed man and woman holding construction materials for the Heartland Youth for Decency Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Photo 44.03 Construction Workers

Image shows two men and a woman with a pick axe and other tools in their hands working on the ground at the construction for the Vietnam War Memorial.

Photo 48.01 LA Time Clipping

Continued newspaper clipping from the Los Angeles Times.

Photo 48.02 Sandra Luhnow at Vietnam War Memorial during dedication ceremony.

Close up of newspaper clipping showing Gold Star wife, Sandra Luhnow, widow of Glen Luhnow, place a wreath at the base of the La Mesa Vietnam War Memorial during the dedication ceremony for the monument on June 14, 1970.

Photo 48.03 Freedom Sounds Performance

Close-up of black-and-white picture of the Freedom Sounds singing group from a newspaper clipping.

Photo 49.01 Heartland Youth for Decency Vietnam Memorial Dedication

Black-and-white image of the dedication ceremony of the HYFD's Vietnam Memorial on Flag Day 1970 for the memorial.

Photo 49.02 LA Times Clipping

Newspaper clipping from the the Los Angeles Times (June 15th, 1970) of the memorial. Clipping also has corresponding article.

Photo 49.03 Heartland Youth for Decency Vietnam Memorial Dedication Ceremony

Black-and-white image of the dedication ceremony on Flag Day 1970 for the memorial. Dated June 15, 1970 by the L.A. Times.

Photo 50.01 Heartland Youth for Decency Vietnam Memorial Dedication Ceremony Invitation

Image shows the invitation to the dedication ceremony of the Vietnam War Memorial.

Photo 50.02 Stars and Stripes Publication Clipping

Newspaper clipping of the memorial, which was originally published in the Stars and Stripes. Clipping also has a statement from contributor named Sparky.

Photo 50.03 Sandra Luhnow at Vietnam War Memorial

Image shows black-and-white picture of Sandra Luhnow placing flowers at the memorial. The image is dated June 21, 1970 and makes references to the Bangkok Post in Thailand

Photo 55 POW and Petition Newspaper Clipping

Image shows black-and-white images of members taping petition signatures together to make a 1/2 mile long petition. Newspaper clippings shows Denise Evers trip to Paris to advocate for POWs.

Photo 62 Candlelgiht Vigil Newspaper Clipping

Image shows black-and-white pictures of candlelight vigil at memorial for POWS. Includes slip about itinerary of the evening and a newspaper clipping from the San Diego Union about carolers.

Photo 64.01 Denise Evers, Tammy Lasiter, and Senator Robert Dole looking at “My Father is a P.O.W.” scrapbook

Image shows Denise, Tammy, and Senator Robert Dole (R-Kansas) looking at "My Father is a P.O.W." scrapbook.

Photo 66.01 POWs Returning Home Newspaper Clippings

An assortment of newspaper clippings that show POWs returning home. Written caption states Feb-March 1973.

Photo 69.01 Freedom Awards Newspaper Clippings with Program

Image shows newspaper clippings regarding awards for the Freedom Sounds. Also includes the George Washington Honor Medal Award for the Freedom Sounds. Includes inside of program.

Photo 70 Freedom Awards Newspaper Clippings

Image shows newspaper clipping regarding the Freedom Awards. Includes a slip from the awards and a letter from the Freedoms Foundation to Denise Evers.

Photo 70.01 Freedom Awards Newspaper Clippings with Program

Image shows newspaper clipping regarding the Freedom Awards. Includes a slip from the awards and a letter from the Freedoms Foundation to Denise Evers. Includes inside of program.

Photo 71.01 Close-up of newspaper clipping showing Denise Evers receiving the National Recognition Award

Close-up of newspaper clipping showing Denise Evers receiving the National Recognition Award for her work with P.O.W.s and the Heartland Youth for Decency.

Photo 75 Assembly Resolution

Image shows the Assembly Rules Committee-California Legislature Resolution in honor of Evers and the work of HYFD and the Freedom Sounds.

Photo 76.01 Loyalty Day Program Cover Close-up

Loyalty Day Program Cover, Sunday, May 2, 1971 in La Mesa, California.