The paintings below are illustrations of veteran experiences in World War II that were shared with the artist, Scott Nelson, through interviews. The paintings are based on real events of the war and were inspected by the veterans who shared their stories. They are reprinted with permission from Mr. Nelson. For more information, visit www.scottnelsonart.com(link is external).

He told me one humorous story about when he was in the hospital after getting back to the United States.

Val

We are enjoined to find a job we love.

Josh

Have you ever thought about the month of November? It’s a big month for America.

War Bonds
An excerpt from “The Home Front in North Dakota During World War II” publication

Remembering American life during World War II, 7

Karly

I am part of that 1 percent. Last year, I enlisted in the North Dakota National Guard. Why did I choose that path?

N.D. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring and his wife, Annette, visit with Pride of Dakota retailer Larry White of 17Thistles, which makes cold-pressed safflower cooking oil, at the 2019 Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase in Bismarck. Photo  Courtesy N.D. Department of AgriculTure

“It shocked everybody as to what was going on, but I saw something in our companies this spring,” says N.D.

N.D. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring and his wife, Annette, visit with Pride of Dakota retailer Larry White of 17Thistles, which makes cold-pressed safflower cooking oil, at the 2019 Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase in Bismarck. Photo  Courtesy N.D. Department of AgriculTure

“It shocked everybody as to what was going on, but I saw something in our companies this spring,” says N.D.

Waterfowl hunting is a favorite Sieg family activity, including for their beloved 12-year-old black lab, Bandit. Courtesy photos

“Emmit’s a mini-Eric,” says Candace Sieg, the family’s matriarch. “He remembers everything and anything that comes out of Dad’s mouth.”

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