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WAKE UP AMERICA DAY, 1917. Poster commemorating Wake Up America Day, 19 April 1917, by James Montgomery Flagg

WORLD WAR I: U. S. ARMY. Our Regular Divisions. American World War I army recruiting poster, 1918
WORLD WAR I: U.S. ARMY. Our Regular Divisions. American World War I army recruiting poster, 1918, by James Montgomery Flagg

WORLD WAR I: UNCLE SAM. James Montgomery Flaggs famous I Want You U. S. Army recruiting poster of 1916
WORLD WAR I: UNCLE SAM. James Montgomery Flaggs famous I Want You U.S. Army recruiting poster of 1916, used again in every subsequent American war

WAKE UP AMERICA POSTER. World War I poster, by James Montgomery Flagg, 1917

ROBERT MONTGOMERY (1904-1981). American cinema actor and director. Photographed in 1948

USA, Alabama, Montgomery. Alabama State Capitol, b. 1851, columns

Sir Bernard Montgomery with his generals
A grand victory in the making: Sir Bernard Montgomery with his generals, informally seated in a hayfield, planning the annihilation of the German army in France, before a map of the terrain

Music cover for I Want To Be A Bloomer! Sung by Miss Rebecca Isaacs, words by Henry Abrahams, music by W H Montgomery. A young lady is depicted

D Day Invasion of France - WW2
A circular montage painting depicting D Day, centred around the commander of the US forces, General Eisenhower. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

James Montgomery (1771-1854)
Engraved portrait of James Montgomery (1771-1854), the Scottish poet and writer, pictured c.1854

Field-Marshal Montgomerys Headquarters, Luneburg Heath, Sec
Illustration of Field-Marshal Montgomerys tactical Headquarters on Luneburg Heath, Germany, during the last days of the Second World War in Europe

King George VI and General Montgomery, Normandy; Second Worl
Photograph showing King George VI (on left) and General Montgomery walking on one of the Normandy beaches, 16th June 1944

General Montgomery reading the lesson, France; Second World
Photograph showing General Montgomery (1887-1976), reading the lesson at an outdoor Church service in France, 1944. In the right background is the first mobile motor Church

Allied Airborne Gliders after landing in Holland; Second Wor
Aerial photograph showing gliders of the Allied Airborne Army after they had landed on Holland, September 1944. On 17th September 1944 Operation Market Garden was put into action; a bold plan devised

British Tanks on Nijmegen Bridge; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing the Sherman tanks of the British 30 Corps crossing Nijmegen Bridge, as part of Operation Market Garden, September 1944

British Major and Lieutenant, near Arnhem; Second World War
Photograph showing a Major (on left) and Lieutenant of the British First Airborne Division in the woods near Arnhem, Holland, September 1944

British First Airborne troops using a 75mm gun, Arnhem; Seco
Photograph showing a soldier of the British First Airborne Division firing a 75mm gun at an enemy position near Arnhem, September 1944

British and American troops stacking dynamite on the Nijmege
Photograph showing British and American troops stacking dynamite charges against the railing of Nijmegen Bridge, September 1944

James Montgomery - 2
JAMES MONTGOMERY The Scottish-born author of The world before the flood

James Montgomery - 3
JAMES MONTGOMERY The Scottish-born author of The world before the flood. with his autograph

James Montgomery - 4
JAMES MONTGOMERY The Scottish-born author of The world before the flood

Noisettes of Lamb
Noisettes de mouton (lamb) a la Montgomery

Ruins of Montgomery Castle built in 1223 by Henry III on rock outcrop above town in The Marches, Welsh border region, Montgomery, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Montgomery Ward Store
The Kansas City store boasts more than 25 acres (10 hectares) of floor space : at peak times, nearly 5000 staff are employed here

Davis Inaugurated
At Montgomery, Alabama, Jefferson Davis is inaugurated president of the provisional government of the Southern Confederacy. He would prefer to be commander-in-chief

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"Montgomery: A Legacy of Leadership and Courage" From the battlefields of World War I to the civil rights movement in America, the name Montgomery has been synonymous with bravery, determination, and progress. Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery, a distinguished British Army officer, led his troops with unwavering resolve during some of history's most critical moments. From Operation Market Garden to the fierce battles at Arnhem, he exemplified strategic brilliance and inspired those under his command. But it was not just on the battlefield where Montgomery's impact was felt. In 1956, another Montgomery made headlines - an American civil rights advocate named Rosa Parks. By defiantly sitting at the front of a public bus in segregated Montgomery, Alabama, she sparked a revolution that would forever change the course of history. Seated behind her was reporter Nicholas C. Criss who documented this pivotal moment for generations to come. The power of imagery played a significant role throughout history as well. James Montgomery Flagg's iconic "I Want You" poster became an enduring symbol for recruitment during World War I and subsequent conflicts thereafter - reminding Americans that their duty lay in defending their nation. In cinema too, Monty's influence prevailed. The film adaptation of James Jones' novel "From Here to Eternity, " directed by Fred Zinnemann in 1953 captured audiences worldwide with its poignant portrayal of love and sacrifice amidst war-torn times. Whether it be through military leadership or social activism, whether it be fighting on foreign soil or challenging injustice at home - those bearing the name they have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. As we reflect upon these diverse chapters intertwined by one common thread - courage - let us remember that true heroes are not confined to any particular time or place; they transcend boundaries and inspire us all to strive for a better tomorrow.