Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery celebrates its 200-year anniversary this month; Welcome Neighbor STL offers a driving program that helps refugee women gain independence; and the incredible story of Irven Hammerman, who, just a few years before his death, revealed he hadn't just served in WWII; he had been an assassin operating under the code name Hammer.
Monday, July 6, at 7 pm on Nine PBS and livestream.
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Jefferson Barracks Bicentennial
In July 2026, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, the oldest operational military facility west of the Mississippi, will celebrate its 200-year anniversary.
Welcome Neighbor Refugee Driving Program
Welcome Neighbor STL offers a driving program that helps refugee women in St. Louis gain independence by covering the cost of driving school, assisting with licensing, and providing donated cars. As of early 2026, the program has helped over 50 immigrants obtain licenses and distributed 83 vehicles.
Code Name: Hammer
Just a few years before his death, St. Louis native, Irven Hammerman, revealed to his family that he hadn't just served in WWII - he had been an assassin operating under the code name Hammer.
Support provided in part by the Betsy & Thomas O. Patterson Foundation, and with a generous gift from Mrs. and Mr. Theodore P. Desloge Trust, made in memory of Mrs. and Mr. Theodore P. Desloge, Jr.
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