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The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world—why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today—so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn.
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White Death
The heroic stand of Finland against the soviet Union in 1939 was a lesson for ages.
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Mail Call: A Moving Letter Within a Letter
A look into the prolific and meaningful correspondence between Bob Hope and his fans
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The Words of War
A young Marine confronts the horrors of war and the jungle on Guadalcanal.
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Should Movie Stars Be Drafted or Deferred?
The end of the war seemed far away in the spring of 1943, and a majority of Americans started to resent what they perceived as film stars' preferential treatment.
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History through the Viewfinder
A bridge leads to one man’s journey from war to a hopeful tomorrow.
Beyond All Boundaries
See the incredible 4D cinematic experience narrated by Executive Producer Tom Hanks.
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Film Screening: "Monsieur Beaucaire" (1946)
This comedy, directed by George Marshall, stars Bob Hope as the title character, the barber of King Louis XV of France, and Joan Caulfield as the beautiful chambermaid who steals his heart.
The General Raymond E. Mason Jr. Distinguished Lecture on World War II
Omer Bartov’s Anatomy of a Genocide is a fascinating and cautionary examination of how genocide can take root at the local level—turning neighbors, friends, and even family members against one another—as seen through the eastern European border town of Buczacz during World War II.
Nunsense
This hilarious spoof follows five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser for the burials of the rest of their sisterhood following their accidental poisoning caused by their cook, Sister Julia.
Family Overnight 2018
The National WWII Museum in New Orleans invites all families with school-aged children to join us for an exciting campout at the Museum.
Featured Programs
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Nunsense
This hilarious spoof follows five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser for the burials of the rest of their sisterhood following their accidental poisoning caused by their cook, Sister Julia.
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So Ready for Laughter: The Legacy of Bob Hope
When World War II began, entertainer Bob Hope’s career as a major movie star in film and radio was just beginning to take off, having worked his way from jobs as a newsboy, a butcher’s assistant, a shoe salesman, and an amateur boxer to scrape by in the early 1920s.
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Behind the Lines
Step inside the Museum vault and climb into a B-24 Liberator—it’s all part of Behind the Lines, the exclusive VIP tour of The National WWII Museum.
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Lunchbox Lectures
Delivered by local and national scholars, these hour-long lectures are presented twice a month on Wednesdays at noon.
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The Best of Sinatra
Our salute to “Ol’ Blue Eyes” features the adorable and charming Spencer Racca backed by the Museum’s Victory Trio.
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