He was called “The Soldier’s General.”  American’s throughout the last half of the 20^th century called him a hero.  GEN Omar Bradley was the last general officer in the history of the United States Army to wear five stars as designation of rank.  On April 23rd, 2010, the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) will open a new exhibit that examines the life and times of this American icon.

The exhibit entitled, “America’s Last Five Star General,” will feature many of the unique personal items and military artifacts that set GEN Bradley apart.  Objects such as the 24 K gold engraved pistol given to him by Elvis Presley as a Christmas gift, or the M-1 Carbine that he carried in his jeep across Europe, and even a GI Joe doll made in his likeness, will be on display. 

The exhibit is open Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 4:45 pm, Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm, and will run through the spring of 2011. While you are at the USAHEC, be sure to explore the other featured exhibit, “Carlisle Barracks Then and Now,” which highlights the 253 year history of Carlisle Barracks.

For more information about the event, contact Jack Giblin at 717-245-3472 or go to the USAHEC website, www.usahec.org for directions.