LE MARS — The Northwest Iowa Genealogical Society (NWIGS) will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, April 19, at 1:30 p.m., in the fourth floor study hall of the Plymouth County Historical Museum, 335 First Ave. S.W. in Le Mars.
Following a brief business meeting, guest speaker, war historian Michael Peters will give an illuminating talk on the five-times fall of Seoul, South Korea.
Older Americans will relate to the highly popular 1970’s TV show, MASH. It was about an American medical unit stationed in Korea during the war of 1950-1953. In recent times, most citizens have come to recognize the names of the current leaders of both North and South Korea. But where is Korea? What started that war, and why is Korea divided by north and south? Many of us likely do not realize that the entire peninsula was once under Japanese Colonial rule. Peters will explain it all and more.
This will be Peters’ third address to the NWIGS. Last year he focused on an American Civil War episode involving the sinking of the American steamboat Sultana. Recently released Union soldier prisoners of war perished in that catastrophe.
In 2023, he gave a fascinating talk on the American involvement in the Vietnam War. A Le Mars Community High School graduate, he now resides in Sioux City where he works as a paraeducator.
The public is welcome to attend this event, and there is no charge for admission. Following the program, refreshments will be served. Peters will then undoubtedly welcome the opportunity to discuss his topic on a person to person basis. It’s a given that learning history aids in our understanding of current events.
