Invitation to October 8, 2015 meeting
Time - Noon to 2:00 pm.
Where: Amenities Room
Embassy of Australia,
1601 Massachusetts Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20036
Guest
speaker/Topic: Ms. 761st Tank Battalion, a military historian and
author, who will discuss - The Black Panthers: A Story of Race War and
Courage-the 761st Tank Battalion in World War II.
Short
bio: “Author Gina Maria DiNicolo is a military historian and
award-winning journalist who has written on military topics for nearly
two decades. She was a contributing editor at Military Officer magazine,
where more than twenty of her stories graced the publication’s cover.
She is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy with a degree in history,
and served as an officer in the Marine Corps
Her
first book is The Black Panthers: A Story of Race War and Courage, is
painstakingly researched narrative nonfiction about the 761st Tank
Battalion in World War II. The book won a well deserved spot as a
finalist for the 2014 Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing
Award.”
Charge - $15.00, including buffet lunch and sodas. Alcoholic beverages- $2.00 each.
NOTE: Valid photo ID required. Attire: Business casual
RSVP by noon on Wednesday October 7, 2015, to David, Ward at 202-352-8550 or via e-mail to dmward1973 (at) gmail dot com
Parking:
While there is no parking at the Embassy, paid off street parking is
available behind and under the Airline Pilots Association- 17th and
Mass, and at 15th and Mass (1240 15th street). On street two hour
metered parking is also available.
2015 monthly meetings - 8 Jan, 12 Feb, 12 Mar, 9 Apr, 14 May, 11 Jun, 9 Jul, 13 Aug, 10 Sep, 8 Oct, 12 Nov, 10 Dec.
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