Ernie Pyle WWII Museum
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The Ernie Pyle WWII Museum in Dana, Ind., features exhibits highlighting the famous journalist’s life and the war he covered as a correspondent: erniepyle.org.
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Views of the new Ernie Pyle statue at the @erniepylemuseum.bsky.social in Dana.
November 11, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Views of the new Ernie Pyle statue at the @erniepylemuseum.bsky.social in Dana.
Be a part of history! Join us Nov. 11, #VeteransDay, in Dana, Indiana for the unveiling of artist Bill Wolfe's bronze statue of legendary Hoosier #WWII journalist Ernie Pyle. Free breakfast, military honor guard & more! erniepyle.org/2025/10/20/s...
November 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Be a part of history! Join us Nov. 11, #VeteransDay, in Dana, Indiana for the unveiling of artist Bill Wolfe's bronze statue of legendary Hoosier #WWII journalist Ernie Pyle. Free breakfast, military honor guard & more! erniepyle.org/2025/10/20/s...
The museum is open #VeteransDay, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Dana, Indiana Join us for events honoring #veterans including the dedication of artist Bill Wolfe's bronze statue of Ernie Pyle. Info at erniepyle.org/2025/10/20/s...
November 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The museum is open #VeteransDay, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Dana, Indiana Join us for events honoring #veterans including the dedication of artist Bill Wolfe's bronze statue of Ernie Pyle. Info at erniepyle.org/2025/10/20/s...
Join us Nov. 11, #Veterans Day, in Dana, Indiana for the unveiling of artist Bill Wolfe's bronze statue of Ernie Pyle.
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Ernie Pyle statue unveiling set for Veterans Day — Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 - Ernie Pyle
The Friends of Ernie Pyle invites the public to attend the unveiling of the bronze statue of World War II’s preeminent correspondent. The statue was created by Clinton sculptor Bill Wolfe. The p...
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October 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Join us Nov. 11, #Veterans Day, in Dana, Indiana for the unveiling of artist Bill Wolfe's bronze statue of Ernie Pyle.
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Join us Aug. 8 & 9 for the Ernie Pyle & Firemen's Festival in Dana, Indiana. The annual celebration caps off the 125th anniversary of the beloved Hoosier WWII correspondent's birth. Parade, music, food & more! erniepyle.org/2025/07/06/e...
August 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Join us Aug. 8 & 9 for the Ernie Pyle & Firemen's Festival in Dana, Indiana. The annual celebration caps off the 125th anniversary of the beloved Hoosier WWII correspondent's birth. Parade, music, food & more! erniepyle.org/2025/07/06/e...
Ernie Pyle's poignant WWII piece, "The Death of Captain Waskow," was voted as the best column ever written by the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. erniepyle.org/waskow/
The Death of Captain Waskow - Ernie Pyle
in the hometown of history’s greatest war correspondent The Death of Captain Waskow by Ernie Pyle AT THE FRONT LINES IN ITALY, January 10, 1944 – In this war I have known a lot of officers who were lo...
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August 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Ernie Pyle's poignant WWII piece, "The Death of Captain Waskow," was voted as the best column ever written by the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. erniepyle.org/waskow/
On National Ernie Pyle Day, the 125th anniversary of the legendary journalist's birthday, we honor Pyle and his tremendous storytelling. Learn more about the beloved war correspondent at erniepyle.org and join us for events this week at the museum.
August 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
On National Ernie Pyle Day, the 125th anniversary of the legendary journalist's birthday, we honor Pyle and his tremendous storytelling. Learn more about the beloved war correspondent at erniepyle.org and join us for events this week at the museum.
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On this day in 1935, Ernie Pyle set out with his wife Jerry to tour the country and report on what he found as the “Hoosier Vagabond” columnist.
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The Hoosier Vagabond: On the Road with Ernie Pyle
Clem “Pop” Shaffer, the owner of the only hotel in Mountainair , New Mexico , was sitting in front of a fireplace in the lobby of his bric...
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August 2, 2025 at 1:54 PM
On this day in 1935, Ernie Pyle set out with his wife Jerry to tour the country and report on what he found as the “Hoosier Vagabond” columnist.
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During his time @IUBloomington, Ernie Pyle was a campus leader, a student manager of the football team, member of the Board of Aeons and editor of @idsnews. His nickname was Red, a nod to his hair color. Aug. 3 marks the 125th anniversary of his birthday.
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Ernie Pyle at Indiana University: College helped prepare storyteller for career as war correspondent - Ernie Pyle
Bloomington will be the site of a special National Ernie Pyle Day celebration on Aug. 3. A number of speakers will focus on Pyle’s service reporting the lives of U.S. troops during World War II. What ...
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August 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM
During his time @IUBloomington, Ernie Pyle was a campus leader, a student manager of the football team, member of the Board of Aeons and editor of @idsnews. His nickname was Red, a nod to his hair color. Aug. 3 marks the 125th anniversary of his birthday.
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Before his years as a war correspondent, Ernie Pyle was a roving reporter who penned a popular syndicated column, "Hoosier Vagabond." He traveled around the country & sometimes shared childhood experiences of his Indiana hometown & family. erniepyle.org/2025/06/08/2...
2025 marks 125th anniversary of Ernie Pyle’s birth - Ernie Pyle
Writer shared childhood experiences of his Indiana hometown, family in early columns It’s been 125 year’s since Ernie Pyle was born in an Indiana farmhouse on Aug. 3, 1900 — the farmhouse now comprise...
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August 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Before his years as a war correspondent, Ernie Pyle was a roving reporter who penned a popular syndicated column, "Hoosier Vagabond." He traveled around the country & sometimes shared childhood experiences of his Indiana hometown & family. erniepyle.org/2025/06/08/2...
Join us 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 for a movie screening of Ernie Pyle's "Story of G.I. Joe."
"My part is played by Burgess Meredith. The make-up men shaved his head and wrinkled his face and made him up so well that he’s even uglier than I am, poor fellow.” bit.ly/4l6wwgg
"My part is played by Burgess Meredith. The make-up men shaved his head and wrinkled his face and made him up so well that he’s even uglier than I am, poor fellow.” bit.ly/4l6wwgg
"Story of G.I. Joe" 80th anniversary movie screening at museum kicks off week of Ernie Pyle 125th birthday events - Ernie Pyle
Outdoor showing scheduled for 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 in Dana, Indiana. For more information on birthday celebration activities, click here. Ernie Pyle’s “Story of G.I. Joe” premiered 80 years ago in ...
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August 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Join us 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 for a movie screening of Ernie Pyle's "Story of G.I. Joe."
"My part is played by Burgess Meredith. The make-up men shaved his head and wrinkled his face and made him up so well that he’s even uglier than I am, poor fellow.” bit.ly/4l6wwgg
"My part is played by Burgess Meredith. The make-up men shaved his head and wrinkled his face and made him up so well that he’s even uglier than I am, poor fellow.” bit.ly/4l6wwgg
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“There’s nothing romantic whatever in knowing that an hour from now you may be dead."
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The Last Assignment: Ernie Pyle on Okinawa - Indiana Historical Society
In early April 1945, while covering the American invasion of Okinawa, an island located only 330 miles from Japan, two war correspondents, one a veteran of the Pacific War and the other a newcomer to ...
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July 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
“There’s nothing romantic whatever in knowing that an hour from now you may be dead."
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In July of 1945, the great WWII correspondent Ernie Pyle was laid to rest at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Hawaii.
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Ernie Pyle laid to rest July 19, 1945 in Hawaii at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific - Ernie Pyle
Ernie Pyle was laid to rest July 19, 1945 at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl Crater, Oahu, Hawaii. Pyle was killed by sniper fire on the island of Ie Shima on April 18, 1945 —...
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July 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
In July of 1945, the great WWII correspondent Ernie Pyle was laid to rest at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Hawaii.
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Join us for a week of special events celebrating the 125th birthday of Ernie Pyle, Aug. 2-10.
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Join us Aug. 2-10 at the museum for events celebrating Ernie Pyle's 125th birthday - Ernie Pyle
Aug. 3, 2025, marks the 125th anniversary of the birthday of Ernie Pyle — the renowned, Pulitzer Prize-winning Hoosier war correspondent. The Ernie Pyle WWII Museum in his hometown of Dana, Indiana, w...
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July 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Join us for a week of special events celebrating the 125th birthday of Ernie Pyle, Aug. 2-10.
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80 years ago:
Story of G.I. Joe (US)
War correspondent Ernie Pyle joins Company C, 18th Infantry as this American army unit fights its way across North Africa in World War II. He comes to...
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Story of G.I. Joe (US)
War correspondent Ernie Pyle joins Company C, 18th Infantry as this American army unit fights its way across North Africa in World War II. He comes to...
1945-07-13
https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/46614
July 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM
80 years ago:
Story of G.I. Joe (US)
War correspondent Ernie Pyle joins Company C, 18th Infantry as this American army unit fights its way across North Africa in World War II. He comes to...
1945-07-13
https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/46614
Story of G.I. Joe (US)
War correspondent Ernie Pyle joins Company C, 18th Infantry as this American army unit fights its way across North Africa in World War II. He comes to...
1945-07-13
https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/46614
Come to the inaugural Ernie Pyle WWII Museum #Jeep Show Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. EST in Dana, Indiana. Military & Jeep categories for vehicles, prizes, dash plaques for first 100 Jeeps. Vendor show, food, more! Proceeds benefit the museum. bit.ly/3Gjb5ut
July 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Come to the inaugural Ernie Pyle WWII Museum #Jeep Show Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. EST in Dana, Indiana. Military & Jeep categories for vehicles, prizes, dash plaques for first 100 Jeeps. Vendor show, food, more! Proceeds benefit the museum. bit.ly/3Gjb5ut
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“I love the infantry because they are the underdogs. They are the mud-rain-frost-and-wind boys. They have no comforts, and they even learn to live without the necessities. And in the end they are the guys that wars can’t be won without.”
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Ernie and Me: An Appreciation
Each August thousands of high school graduates from the Hoosier State and around the country descend upon Bloomington to begin their colleg...
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July 6, 2025 at 1:04 PM
“I love the infantry because they are the underdogs. They are the mud-rain-frost-and-wind boys. They have no comforts, and they even learn to live without the necessities. And in the end they are the guys that wars can’t be won without.”
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Join us for the Ernie Pyle WWII Museum inaugural #Jeep Show Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. EST in Dana, Indiana. Military & Jeep categories for vehicles, prizes, dash plaques for first 100 Jeeps. Vendor show, food, more! Proceeds benefit the museum. bit.ly/4efOdZ3
July 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Join us for the Ernie Pyle WWII Museum inaugural #Jeep Show Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. EST in Dana, Indiana. Military & Jeep categories for vehicles, prizes, dash plaques for first 100 Jeeps. Vendor show, food, more! Proceeds benefit the museum. bit.ly/4efOdZ3
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If you’re ever passing through central Indiana—and have any interest at all in World War II or journalism history—the Ernie Pyle Museum is a hidden gem and well worth a detour. 🗃️
June 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
If you’re ever passing through central Indiana—and have any interest at all in World War II or journalism history—the Ernie Pyle Museum is a hidden gem and well worth a detour. 🗃️
Join us for the Ernie Pyle WWII Museum inaugural #Jeep Show Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. EST in Dana, Indiana. Military & Jeep categories for vehicles, prizes, dash plaques for first 100 Jeeps. Vendor show, food, more! Proceeds benefit the museum. bit.ly/4efOdZ3
June 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Join us for the Ernie Pyle WWII Museum inaugural #Jeep Show Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. EST in Dana, Indiana. Military & Jeep categories for vehicles, prizes, dash plaques for first 100 Jeeps. Vendor show, food, more! Proceeds benefit the museum. bit.ly/4efOdZ3
Join us for a celebration of our country’s Flag Day at the museum 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, June 14. Activities and an ice cream social are free. Info at
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Summer 2025 Ernie Pyle WWII Museum events - Ernie Pyle
JUNE • Flag Day Celebration • 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, June 14 • Free Join us for a celebration of our country’s Flag Day at the museum. There will be a flag program and painting from 10 a.m.-noo...
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June 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Join us for a celebration of our country’s Flag Day at the museum 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, June 14. Activities and an ice cream social are free. Info at
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#OTD June 6, 1944, the Allies launched the pivotal invasion of #Normandy. In the second of his three #DDay columns #ErniePyle chronicles the terrible cost of #WWII. erniepyle.org/the-horrible...
The horrible waste of war - Ernie Pyle
in the hometown of history’s greatest war correspondent The horrible waste of war by Ernie Pyle NORMANDY BEACHHEAD, June 16, 1944 – I took a walk along the historic coast of Normandy in the country of...
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June 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
#OTD June 6, 1944, the Allies launched the pivotal invasion of #Normandy. In the second of his three #DDay columns #ErniePyle chronicles the terrible cost of #WWII. erniepyle.org/the-horrible...
Join us for a celebration of our country’s Flag Day at the museum 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, June 14. Activities and an ice cream social are free. Info at
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June 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Join us for a celebration of our country’s Flag Day at the museum 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, June 14. Activities and an ice cream social are free. Info at
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On #MemorialDay2025 we honor those in the #US armed forces who have given their lives in the service of their country.
May 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM
On #MemorialDay2025 we honor those in the #US armed forces who have given their lives in the service of their country.