National Cold War Center

Former Polish president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Lech Wałęsa will headline the National Cold War Center’s annual Cold War Week on Nov. 6—7 in Blytheville. Wałęsa will participate in a special “Cold War Conversation” and serve as the guest …

The National Cold War Center in Blytheville has acquired 36 original segments of the Berlin Wall. A press release states that the arrival marks a major milestone in the development of the center and its mission to preserve and interpret …

The National Cold War Center has received a $1 million donation from Pattern Energy in support of the center’s capital campaign and the development of America’s official Cold War museum at the former Eaker Air Force Base in Blytheville. The …

The state’s longest public-use runway does not reside at Clinton National in Little Rock, nor does it call Northwest Arkansas National in Bentonville home. Arkansas’ longest stretch of runway, at 11,600 feet, can be found at the Arkansas Aeroplex in …

The National Cold War Center in Blytheville raised more than $400,000 during its annual Cold War Gala and Cold War Conversation events held recently, setting a record for attendance at both. “The success of this year’s events reflects not only …

The National Cold War Center in Blytheville recently revealed that former U.S. Secretary of State and CIA Director Mike Pompeo has joined the organization as a special advisor. In his new role, Pompeo will work closely with the NCWC board …

The National Cold War Center in Blytheville will celebrate Cold War Week the first week of November. Activities include the opening of an exhibit about dancer Martha Graham and a conversation with Pavel Palazhchenko, chief English interpreter for former Soviet …

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) visited the Blytheville Air Force Base Exhibition, home of a comprehensive collection of material and information from the Cold War. Boozman is leading Senate efforts to designate the facility as the National Cold War Center. “Blytheville played a …