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Rock from Normandy Beaches, D-Day 1944, June 6, 1944. Creator: Unknown
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Rock from Normandy Beaches, D-Day 1944, June 6, 1944. Creator: Unknown
This stone was collected by an American soldier during the D-Day landings in northern France during World War II, and sent to African-American teacher and historian Hattye Thomas Yarbrough. Small circular black-flecked white rock with the inscription: [D-DAY / JUNE 6, / 44] written in black marker. This rock was retrieved from a Normandy beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944, by Master Sergeant Wallace B. Jackson of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion and sent to Hattye T. Yarbrough, an educator, wife of a veteran and archivist of Black history
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Beach Black History Cultural Heritage Heritage Memento Military Operation Nmaahc Normandy France Pebble Souvenir Souvenirs 2nd World War Afro American D Day Normandy Landings Operation Overlord Second World War World War 2 World War Two
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This print showcases a small circular black-flecked white rock with a profound inscription: [D-DAY / JUNE 6, / 44]. Collected by an American soldier during the historic D-Day landings on the beaches of Normandy in northern France, this stone holds immense significance. Its journey continued as it was sent to Hattye Thomas Yarbrough, an African-American teacher and esteemed historian. Master Sergeant Wallace B. Jackson of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion retrieved this poignant memento from a Normandy beach on that fateful day - June 6,1944. Recognizing its value as both a symbol of remembrance and an artifact of Black history, he entrusted it to Hattye T. Yarbrough. Hattye T. Yarbrough herself was not only an educator but also the wife of a veteran and dedicated archivist of Black history. This precious rock became part of her collection, representing resilience and sacrifice amidst the horrors of war. Now housed at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), this humble pebble serves as a powerful reminder not only for Americans but for people worldwide about the bravery displayed during World War II's Operation Overlord. It stands as evidence that even in times marked by conflict and adversity, individuals like Master Sergeant Jackson sought to preserve their cultural heritage. The image captures more than just an object; it encapsulates stories untold and sacrifices unspoken – all within one small stone from Normandy's shores on that monumental day in history.
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