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The U505 and the Chicago Tribune: A Voyage Through Red Tape

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cantigny.org

Location: Online, Wheaton, IL 60189
Start Date/Time: July 15, 2021 - 12 p.m.
End Date/Time: July 15, 2021

The German WWII U-505 submarine has a truly fascinating history. After its capture during WWII, it was designated to be used as target practice. Join Jeffrey Anderson, exhibit coordinator and assistant curator of the museums at Cantigny, as he navigates through documents, photographs, and videos on how and why the last remaining IX—C U-boat in existence came to reside in Chicago. Registration required. Free.

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