[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 137 (Thursday, October 17, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S10648]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            STEPHEN AMBROSE

  Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I rise today as an original cosponsor of 
Senator Landrieu's resolution honoring the life of Dr. Stephen E. 
Ambrose, a distinguished historian, storyteller and treasure of the 
State of Wisconsin. Born in Whitewater, WI, Dr. Ambrose attended the 
University of Wisconsin for both his undergraduate and his doctorate, 
molding a career in American history and embarking on a path he almost 
didn't take. From his first book, ``Wisconsin Boy in Dixie,'' published 
in 1961, Dr. Ambrose went on to publish more than 30 books, captivating 
audiences, young and old, for 41 years.
  Dr. Ambrose once said, ``When I'm writing at my best, I want to share 
my own discoveries with the reader. I want to take people to a new 
understanding of an event, an individual or a story. I want them to be 
as amazed as I am.'' It was with this great love for storytelling Dr. 
Ambrose catapulted readers into the horrific, yet glorifying days of 
World War II, reigniting old memories and sparking new compassion among 
those who lived through the era and those who have only read about it 
in history books. He dedicated numerous books to the courage and 
sacrifice of the men and women who fought in World War II and is the 
founder of The National D-Day Museum in New Orleans, LA, the only 
museum in the country dedicated to ``all of the `D-Days' of World War 
II, and to those at home who supported these efforts.''
  From a little-known history professor came this thunderous voice for 
the thousands of Americans who fought to preserve the freedom of this 
country. His contributions to the historical education of the American 
people are both priceless and unmatched. His knowledge, enthusiasm and 
dedication to the preservation of hometown heroes and history 
enthusiasts alike will be greatly missed. Speaking on behalf of the 
state of Wisconsin, this country has certainly lost one of its finest 
historians.

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