Stories of Reno in World War II Nevada presented by Historic Reno Preservation Society
Schedule
Sun Nov 10 2024 at 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Downtown Reno Library | Reno, NV
Join us for this in-person event at the Downtown Reno Library on Sunday, November 10, at noon: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/12526419Historic Reno Preservation Society presents Second Sunday, featuring "Stories of Reno in World War II Nevada," with Chuck Weller.
In Stories from Reno in World War II historian Chuck Weller will relate stories of the Reno Army Air Base and other military presence in the city, a Japanese balloon bomb shot down over Reno, the gift to Admiral William “Bull” Halsey, Jr. of a saddle from the war bond buyers of Washoe County and more.
Chuck Weller is the historian for the Reno chapter of the United States Navy League. His book Nevada during World War II was released in May. Weller received his undergraduate degree from St. Joseph’s College in Philadelphia, a juris doctorate from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and a master’s degree and Ph.D. from the University of Nevada Reno. He practiced law in Reno from 1982 through 2004 and hosted a weekly talk program on KKOH radio, Chuck Weller and the Law, from 1991 to 2004. He served three elected terms as a District Court Judge in Reno from 2005 through 2021 and continues to serve as a senior judge.
Where is it happening?
Downtown Reno Library, 301 S Center St, Reno, NV 89501-2102, United States,Reno, Nevada
