Celebrating a Legacy: U.S. Army Chaplain Corps

Officially authorized for Continental Army regiments on July 29, 1775, the United States Army Chaplain Corps marks their 250th anniversary this year – to the day! Celebrate and explore the legacy of one of the smallest and oldest branches of the U.S. Army with a reception, followed by a screening of the acclaimed 2023 documentary “Three Chaplains.” Afterward, join us for a panel conversation with Army chaplains based in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas.

You can catch “Three Chaplains” on Kansas City PBS prior to the program on July 25 at 9:30 p.m. and July 27 at 4 p.m.

Hosted in partnership with Kansas City PBS.

Schedule

• 5:30 p.m. – Reception
• 6 p.m. – Film screening (runtime: 56 minutes)
• 7 p.m. – Panel discussion

Free with RSVP | Auditorium

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Rabbis, pastors, monks, imams, priests and more served with the fighting nations of World War I; many as unprepared for the horrors of war as the soldiers they served, yet they strove to bring courage, comfort and compassion to millions – on and off the battlefield.

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