went on to serve as an Army Advisor on
Wounded Warrior issues.
While story-telling pylons bring visitors
up-close and personal as they focus
on individual soldiers, the circular
video theater and interactive exhibits
paint the big picture. Highlighting this
effort is the movie Of Noble Deeds,
which explores important aspects
of the Army by focusing on values
instilled in the American soldier. The
title comes from a speech given in
1888 by Joshua Chamberlain, who
earned a Medal of Honor at the
Battle of Gettysburg.
“Noble records that have been made
are to be nobly kept,” Chamberlain
told a group of combat veterans.
“The power of noble deeds is to be
preserved and passed on to the future.”
That call to remember the past and
preserve it for the future is at the
heart of the short film, which offers
an overview of Army history and
explores the importance of service
to one’s country.
Of Noble Deeds underscores seven
core values: Loyalty, Duty, Respect,
Selfless-Service, Honor, Integrity and
Personal Courage. These values are
the gold, silver, and bronze threads
woven into the fabric of America and its
Army, threads representing the stories
of men and women who often stood
in harm’s way to serve their country.
The museum’s galleries in conjunction
with its artifacts and exhibits help put
the individual stories of soldiers into a
larger historical framework for example:
Founding The Nation (1607-1835) –
Explores the origins and formation of
the Continental Army, its role in the
Revolutionary War, and the Army’s
development as a professional
fighting force.
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