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Sitting in the presence of a 101-year-old military hero who actively participated in World War II is not your typical day in class. But, at Converse, it is part of the experience. Dr. Edward Woodfin’s study abroad class, “World War II in Europe”, had the extraordinary opportunity to visit with Major John “Lucky” Luckadoo, one of the last living original B-17 bomber pilots from the 100th Bomb Group and featured in Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks’ most recent documentary, Bloody One Hundredth, part of the “Masters of the Air” series. The incredible student experience left an indelible mark on the class as Luckadoo shared a wealth of wisdom. This year’s class combined on-campus sessions and travel to specific, historically significant, European locations to allow students to dive deeper into serious subjects and focus on the raw side of WWII history. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5GkQN6U