American Civil War| World War I | World War II | Vietnam War | Global War on Terror
Past and present Members of the Senate of Pennsylvania took a solemn oath to be the voice of their constituents, as well as to defend and protect our country as service members of the United States Armed Forces. Whether in the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, Air National Guard or National Guard, they bravely pledged their lives to protect this Nation.
We Remember
pays tribute to Senators who served in the military and participated in the conflicts listed above. Starting with the American Civil War in which, many Pennsylvania Senators were present at Antietam. The Battle of Antietam is still the bloodiest single-day battle in American History.
This exhibit highlights former Senator and Senate Librarian Major Charles A. P. Bartlett who fought in WWI with the 42nd Division nicknamed the Rainbow Division. Bartlett served for 18 months with the 42nd Division, 149th Machine Gun Battalion before being elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate.
We Remember 2023 also features former Senator Fraser P. Donlan who was wounded in action multiple times in World War II. While fighting in Iwo Jima, during a violent two-day battle, Donlan was one of six survivors out of a company of two-hundred-forty-five soldiers. He also lost his left leg during the fight. For his courage and bravery, Donlan was awarded four Purple Hearts, two Silver Stars, the Bronze Star, and an Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars.
Surviving physical artifacts connect Members like former Senator Freeman Hankins to the wars abroad. A flag that was presented to the family of Senator Hankins for his service in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during WWII acts to honor the veteran's memory. The Hankins family donated the flag to the Library so that we could continue to pay tribute to Senator Freeman Hankins.
In the spirit of tradition, whether rooted in patriotism, family values, a passion for service, or all three, Members also engaged in modern military conflicts including the Korean War, Vietnam War, and both Iraq Wars. Current Senators who served in the military, include Senator Ryan P. Aument, Senator Cris Dush, Senator Doug Mastriano, Senator Tracy Pennycuick, Senator Greg Rothman, and Senator Gene Yaw.
Please join the Senate Library in honoring these public servants, who in addition to serving their nation, spent years representing the people of Pennsylvania. Although the Library could not feature every member who served our country in this exhibit, we do display them on posters throughout the Library. The Senate Library extends a heartfelt thankyou to all the Members and their families for their service, as well as their willingness to share it with all who visit the Senate Library.
5.1 6: Principles and Documents of Government
The entire exhibition allows the viewer the opportunity to fulfill this standard through an examination of the various sources on display.
8.1.5.B: Classify and analyze fact and opinion from multiple points of view, and secondary sources as related to historical events.
The entire exhibition allows the viewer the opportunity to fulfill this standard through an examination of the various points of view, secondary sources, and facts related to the historical events represented in this exhibition.
5.3.5.C: Describe the role of local and state government officials.
State officials, both in their official capacity and in their military role, are the focal point of the exhibit. Seeking to explain the changing role of state officials with the times, the exhibit showcases the multiple roles each Senator played in their state government, in their national military and as an international representative.
5.3.6. C Describe how local, state, and national governments provide services.
A portion of this exhibition fulfills this standard through diverse materials produced by federal governments for the protection and benefit of the public, both in state, and internationally.
5.4 How International Relationships Functions.
A portion of this exhibition fulfills this standard by having the viewer observe items from Global Conflicts.
5.4.6.A Identify how countries have varying interests.
A portion of this exhibition fulfills this standard by having primary sources that document interactions between the United States and European Countries.
5.4.6.B Explain the difference between allies and adversaries.
The entire exhibition demonstrates this standard by having primary and secondary sources that documents the states and countries who fought with and against each other during times of conflict.
8.1.6.A: Explain continuity and change over time using sequential order and context of events
The entire exhibition allows the viewer the opportunity to fulfill this standard through an examination of the various primary and secondary sources that changed over time. Beginning with the American Civil War to the present War on Global Terror.
8.2.5.B: Illustrate concepts and knowledge of historical documents, artifacts, and places critical to Pennsylvania history.
The entire exhibition demonstrates this standard by using various, diverse sources to illustrate artifacts, objects, and documents critical to Pennsylvania, The United States of America, and World history.
8.2.6. B: Describe the importance of significant historical documents, artifacts, and places critical to Pennsylvania history.
All the printed materials on display throughout this exhibition memorializes Pennsylvania's history.