Benjamin (Benny) Franklin Ogata was born on January 17, 1925, in Dallas, Texas. His father, Harry, was a commercial artist and initially worked for the Lewis Sign Company in Dallas before starting his own company – Ogata Art Studio. Benny registered for the draft on his 18th birthday, January 17, 1943 and…
World War II
Veteran’s Day
Editor’s Note: This essay was originally written for publication on Veteran’s Day This day means a lot to so many people. It is a day to honor those who served this country, both in the past and present. It is a day that we feel immense pride in being American, in living…