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Czech Historian Documents WWII Veterans Across Iowa
Jimi Kluc, a Czech historian and Charles University PhD student, traveled from Prague to Iowa to record oral histories of World War II veterans. He aims to capture noncombat experiences, Czech-American ties, and daily life while planning a dissertation and future book.
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Iowa
Edar Rapids
Jimi Kluc
Klue
Czech Republic
Charles University
Prague
Kluc
Czechia
England
Israel
Mike Bisek
U.S. Army Air Force
France
Cedar Rapids
Bisek
Czech Heritage Foundation
Europe
U.S.S
Arizona
Pearl Harbor
Omaha Beach
Navy
U.S
Vakian
Hawkeye State
Jim Klue
Mike Wilson
Wilson
Cottage Grove Place
U.S. Navy
Collins Radio
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Jim Kluc
Bob Nejdl
Ely
National