North Platte Canteen

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Just a really neat short video story --

When the "Greatest Generation" passed through North Platte, Nebraska during WWII, they got a hug and a handshake, homemade cakes and cookies, and a moment of respite and prayer provided by thousand...

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Just a really neat short video story --

When the "Greatest Generation" passed through North Platte, Nebraska during WWII, they got a hug and a handshake, homemade cakes and cookies, and a moment of respite and prayer provided by thousand...

Bob Greene wrote an excellent and touching book about this activity by the citizens of North Platte. Amazing and all done by volunteers. Worth the read!

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Thanks. I enjoyed it.

Book has been around for 2-3 years, at least. Quick, easy read and well worth picking up. If I'm right, it was reviewed on CSP Book & Movies.