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Left: Lt. Cdr. Charles Kerlee, USNR via Naval History and Heritage Command; Right: identification photo via Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

The 21st Show

Lost in war, found in time: How America accounts for unknown war dead

On Memorial Day, we learn about the ongoing work to identify missing soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines from America’s past wars. That includes Illinoisans who’ve finally been accounted for, like Marine Sgt. Robert F. Van Heck of Chicago, killed at age 25 during the Battle of Tarawa in World War II. Plus, we’ll talk about the enduring symbolism and mythology of soldiers thought left behind in Vietnam.

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Checking In with 2024-2025 Ebert Fellows

The 2024-25 U of I College of Media Roger Ebert Fellows—Aaron Anastos, Diamond Steward-Hutton and Kennedy Caldwell—reflect on a year of writing, talking, and festivalgoing both at Ebertfest and True/False Film Festival, with Ebert Fellowship advisor/mentor Michael Phillips, the film critic of the Chicago Tribune. Good summer, everyone!