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NewsNovember 6, 2021
2nd annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction
The Stars and Stripes Museum based in Bloomfield, Missouri, celebrated the newspaper's 160th anniversary through the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction in Cape Girardeau at the Osage Centre on Nov. 6. To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.
Sarah Yenesel
Attendees talk near Willys MB "Jeep" on display during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Attendees talk near Willys MB "Jeep" on display during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Rep. Wayne Wallingford speaks during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Rep. Wayne Wallingford speaks during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Stars and Stripes editor Terry Leonard speaks during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Stars and Stripes editor Terry Leonard speaks during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Maj. Gen. Cassie Strom introduces the keynote speaker during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Maj. Gen. Cassie Strom introduces the keynote speaker during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
James C. McCloughan, Medal of Honor recipient, opens his speech by singing "You Raise Me Up" during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
James C. McCloughan, Medal of Honor recipient, opens his speech by singing "You Raise Me Up" during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
James C. McCloughan, Medal of Honor recipient, speaks during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
James C. McCloughan, Medal of Honor recipient, speaks during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Maj. Gen. Cassie Strom, front right, pumps her fist in the air while singing "The U.S. Air Force" song and standing with other Air Force veterans during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Maj. Gen. Cassie Strom, front right, pumps her fist in the air while singing "The U.S. Air Force" song and standing with other Air Force veterans during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Attendees sing "God Bless America" during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Attendees sing "God Bless America" during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Attendees view exhibits from The Stars and Stripes Museum on display during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Attendees view exhibits from The Stars and Stripes Museum on display during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Keynote speaker and Medal of Honor recipient James C. McCloughan, right, views a table with a display of war heroes and medal of honor recipients during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Keynote speaker and Medal of Honor recipient James C. McCloughan, right, views a table with a display of war heroes and medal of honor recipients during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Attendees view items up for bid in the silent auction during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Attendees view items up for bid in the silent auction during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Attendees view items up for bid in the silent auction during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Attendees view items up for bid in the silent auction during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Attendees dance to the music of the Jerry Ford Orchestra during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Attendees dance to the music of the Jerry Ford Orchestra during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Robert Wake gives the invocation during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Robert Wake gives the invocation during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The JROTC from Cape Girardeau High School present the colors while Melissa Rhodes sings the National Anthem during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The JROTC from Cape Girardeau High School present the colors while Melissa Rhodes sings the National Anthem during the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Audience members salute and put their hands on their hearts during the National Anthem at the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Audience members salute and put their hands on their hearts during the National Anthem at the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
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The Stars and Stripes Museum based in Bloomfield, Missouri, celebrated the newspaper's 160th anniversary through the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction in Cape Girardeau at the Osage Centre on Nov. 6. To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.

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