First & Last Shots Fired in WWII

About this project

This web application stands as a comprehensive digital memorial dedicated to WWII veteran Sgt. Harvey "Mack" Abbott, meticulously designed to preserve his profound story for future generations. Built with Next.js and React, it delivers an immersive and educational experience by seamlessly combining rich biographical content with interactive features, aspiring to be a dynamic platform that truly brings history to life rather than a static tribute. Key Features: • Interactive Historical Timeline: A visually engaging, scrollable timeline detailing key events of Sgt. Abbott's life and service, complete with dated entries, detailed descriptions, and historical photographs. • Dynamic Photo Gallery: A curated, searchable, and filterable collection of photographs from Sgt. Abbott's life, allowing for exploration by location. • AI-Powered Book Search: An innovative feature utilizing a Genkit AI flow for semantic search within Sgt. Abbott's memoir, displaying highly relevant passages based on user queries. • Custom Admin Dashboard: A secure administrative interface for managing all site content, including uploading images, editing metadata (descriptions, dates, locations), and controlling public gallery and timeline visibility, with all changes saved to a Firebase backend. • Detailed Biography & Content Pages: In-depth sections covering Sgt. Abbott's early life, his service at Pearl Harbor and subsequent island-hopping campaigns, and his significant post-war efforts, including his work on the Pearl Harbor Survivors monument.