This is Really War: The Incredible True Story of a Navy Nurse POW in the Occupied Phillipines

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
Registration for this event will be open from November 12, 2024 @ 9:00am to December 4, 2024 @ 6:30pm.
Allowed Ages: 14 Years and up

Program Description

Event Details

In 1941, twelve U.S. Navy Nurses were taken prisoner by Japan. In the civilian concentration camps in the Philippines, under the direction of Nurse Laura Cobb, they provided tireless care to the inmates. Emilie Lucchesi tells the story of these nurses whose heroism saved thousands of lives.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts November 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens November 12th.