User:Ikehouston/The Eugene W. Kettering Cold War Gallery

In The National Museum of the United States Air Force there is a Cold War gallery named after Eugene W. Kettering. Museums over the Cold War have a foundation that was chartered in the1960s. This is the Air Force Museum Foundation that is a 501(c)(3) that’s purpose is to educate the public about the Air Force and the Cold War.

Background
Eugene W. Kettering was known as a research engineer and after he retired, with 30 years in General Motors, he decided to impact philanthropies over the Air Force. Eugene donated his time, money, and collection to the Air Force Museum Foundation. He was the first chairman for this foundation and came up with the Air Force Museum in 1971. The National Museum of the United States Air Force is located in Riverside, Ohio which is in southwest Ohio in the Dayton metropolitan area. The Museum is open 7 days a week from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Cold War Gallery specifically shows the technological advancement of aircrafts during the Cold War era. Museum pieces include fighters, long-range bombers, attack aircraft, reconnaissance, heavy airlift, trainers, and more. The gallery shows how technological advancements relate to modern aircraft technology. The Cold War Gallery is the only place in the world that shows a B-2 stealth bomber. The B-2 stealth bomber is important in this gallery because of how authentic they are. This gallery is also a place of education. They have provided many lessons at this gallery where people can come in and learn more in-depth about the Cold War. This is a hands-on STEM program put on by the galleria that students can participate in. The gallery has also been able to add teachers, that specialize in U.S. history, to the STEM program, so that they are able to get even more information and hands on experience to these gallery students. The gallery even promotes a free course on becoming a pilot. This gallery is also unique in the fact that the customers are able to get a glimpse at what it was like to be in the Cold War. Although we will never be able to give someone the exact traumatic experience, the gallery gives the audience a glimpse at what it would be like to prepare for a launch of an aircraft carrier. The gallery’s website also allows for viewers to experience a virtual tour of their gallery. The virtual tour shows up close footage and information about the aircrafts. This is also a gallery that allows for people to rent out their space. This is a great opportunity for conferences, educational talks, or even testimonies from those that have had an experience from the Cold War. Museums over the Cold War have a foundation that was chartered in the1960s. This is the Air Force Museum Foundation that is a 501(c)(3) that’s purpose is to educate the public about the Air Force and the Cold War. Museums like this show just how educational hands-on experience can be. These experiences can teach more about history and spark further interest on the topi