Liberty Gala 2022

On November 5^th, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library celebrated its 19^th annual Liberty Gala with over 400 of our friends & supporters at the iconic Hilton Chicago. The theme of this year’s gala was “Honoring Strength through Diversity” and celebrated the courageous stories of Citizen Soldier Award recipients: General Ann Dunwoody, USA (RET.), Colonel Jack Jacobs, USA (RET.), Brigadier General (MA) Enoch O.D. "Woody" Woodhouse II, USAF (RET.), JD. We were also humbled to have been joined by the Williams Family as they accepted our first post-humous Citizen Solider Award honoring the life and legacy of our dear friend, CWO4 Hershel "Woody" Williams, USMC (RET.).

The Presentation of Colors was done by the Loyola Rambler Battalion ROTC, our national anthem was performed by Lindemann Young Artist at the Metropolitan Opera, Ian Koziara. Following the Awards Ceremony, we were joined by guests for our after-party featuring the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center’s Latin Jazz Band.

Our new President, Dr. Krewasky A. Salter, Ph.D. announced that the Museum & Library has achieved “conditional” public charity status this year and as we work towards achieving full public charity status, the support from our community is more important than ever. With the help of our members, donors, and sponsors the Museum & Library raised nearly $800,000! These funds will allow us to continue our critical work preserving the legacies of our citizens and soldiers, and providing education on military history, military affairs, and national security.

We hope you will join us next year as we celebrate our 20^th Anniversary!

Co-Chair: Colonel (IL) Jennifer N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired), Founder, Pritzker Military Museum & Library

Co-Chair: Laura Ricketts, Director, Chicago Cubs and Chairperson of the Board, Chicago Cubs Charities