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• GALLERY EXHIBITION: "Hold at All Costs" The Battle for Outpost Harry [details] The defense of "outpost Harry" entailed a horrendous battle over a nine-day period as a massive contingent of Chinese People's Volunteers fought Greek, South Korean and American troops for position and prestige just weeks in advance of the armistice that effectively ended the Korean War. Ordered to hold Outpost Harry "at all costs," the vastly outnumbered UN forces fought fiercely from their trenches, driving off waves of Chinese soldiers at night while bringing in supplies and reinforcements by day. In partnership with DINI Films, the Veterans Museum and Memorial Center will open a major new exhibit on June 26, 2010 that explores the sacrifices made on both sides of the battle for Outpost Harry. The exhibit will feature accurate reconstructions of the UN and Chinese bunkers that were dug into the earth at Outpost Harry, which will be populated by an amazing collection of authentic artifacts and memorabilia gathered from veterans on both sides of battle. Oral-history interviews of Greek, Chinese, Korean and American soldiers who fought at Outpost Harry will play on interactive video kiosks and a series of photographs of the battle will grace the exhibit space as well. • 10:00 am - 11:30 am : Balboa Park Cultural Partnership Meeting - MUSEUM CLOSED UNTIL 11:30 [details] Hosted by VMMC, Main chapel • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm : Board of Directors Meeting [details] Lower Level Meeting Room • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm : ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP BOARD MEETING - OPEN TO MEMBERS [details] Main Chapel. Members are invited to attend the annual "State of the Museum" Board meeting. Light refreshments will be provided.