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IT WILL BE MISSED Armed Forces History Museum By Aaron R. Fodiman Photos courtesy of the Armed Forces History Museum This display at the Armed Forces History Museum takes you inside a World War I bunker. 58 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017 As a former Marine, John Piazza Sr. used the funds he generated as a successful businessman to create the Armed Forces History Museum. MUSA ERUTMS I n 2008, the late John J. Piazza Sr. opened the Armed Forces History Museum in Largo with his collection of military memorabilia, which ranged from medals to tanks. He did so to recognize and honor generations of Americans who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. He wanted the museum to preserve the history and memories of those veterans in order to educate young students about our great military heritage.


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