American Vietnam P.O.W.s Honored on
50th Anniversary of Release from Hỏa Lò Prison
TYSONS, Va., Jan. 25,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union, the
nation's second-largest federal credit union, today announced that
it has furthered its commitment to prisoners of war veterans and
their families with a $150,000
donation to the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, Mass. The donation will support a
one-of-a-kind Hỏa Lò prison exhibit honoring the hundreds of
Vietnam prisoners of war who were
subjected to years of captivity, enduring extreme torture,
isolation and malnutrition.
"The American Heritage Museum's Hỏa Lò exhibit is a truly
harrowing, surreal experience that honors the extraordinary courage
of Vietnam POWs," said President/CEO of PenFed Credit Union and CEO
of PenFed Foundation James Schenck. "It is important that Americans
never forget those who fight for our freedom. Vietnam veterans deserve this long overdue
recognition for their service and sacrifice. Through the exhibit,
generations to come can gain a keen understanding of the extreme
conditions POWs experienced. Their fortitude is unmatched."
The exhibit features a reconstruction of the last two remaining
original cells that held Americans including well-known veterans
John McCain, James Stockdale, Bud
Day and Joseph Kittinger. It
also highlights first-hand accounts and interactive displays.
Museum goers will experience a unique, intimate look at the
physical and psychological challenges faced by American POWs during
this tumultuous time.
"The cost of building a display like this is monumental and it
cannot be done by the museum alone," said President of the American
Heritage Museum Rob Collings. "So,
we're fortunate to have a partner like PenFed Credit Union that has
stepped in to help make this possible for all of the veterans and
for all these younger generations that will come through and learn
what this is all about."
About PenFed Credit Union
Established in 1935,
Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed) is America's second-largest
federal credit union, serving 2.8 million members worldwide
with $35.9 billion in assets. PenFed Credit Union offers
market-leading certificates, checking, credit cards, personal
loans, mortgages, auto loans, student loans, and a wide range of
other financial services. Our mission is to empower members of our
community to achieve their financial well-being. PenFed Credit
Union is federally insured by the NCUA and is an Equal Housing
Lender. To learn more about PenFed Credit Union, visit PenFed.org,
like us on Facebook and follow us @PenFed on Twitter. Interested in
working for PenFed? Check us out on LinkedIn. We are proud to be an
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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