Not Forgotten anymore...

Much in line with the award-winning Wisconsin World War II Stories programs, WPT is proud to present the premiere of Wisconsin Korean War Stories at 8 p.m. Monday. Milwaukee Public Television will air the program at the same time.

Producer Mik Derks spent more than two years speaking with more than 50 Korean War veterans from across Wisconsin about their memories of what has come to be termed by many as the Forgotten War. Interspersed with photos and actual military footage, the program is a powerfully emotional presentation. Find a RealVideo preview clip here.

In back-to-back hour-long programs Monday night, you'll have the chance to learn about the causes of the war, events that shaped its progress and how it affected military members who served in it -- all with a Wisconsin perspective.

A photo display that captures many of the participating veterans by James Gill is currently touring the state. In November it is housed at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum on the Capitol Square in Madison. For information about future stops, see the itinerary on the bottom of this page.

Click here for an article about the program from the Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter.