TSLA POW Diary

The Tennessee State Library and Archives helps solve the mystery of a POW diary from WWII.


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Do you believe in fate? Well, the folks in our next story sure do. It involves a world war, and an 80 year old family mystery, solved with the help of the Tennessee state library and archives.

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Joe Elmore has been the host of this Emmy-award winning series since its beginnings. As the face of Tennessee Crossroads, Joe has been taking viewers to meet interesting people and explore fascinating out-of-the-way places since 1987. Joe is also a producer and co-host of Horsepower TV on Spike TV. Joe launched his TV career at WHBQ TV in Memphis, TN, where he served as weekend anchor and reporter. Later, he was chosen to co-host the station's PM Magazine show, where he produced nationally-broadcast stories. He has also done extensive work as an independent film and video producer for clients throughout the Southeast.

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