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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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The 75th Anniversary of D-Day
The National WWII Museum's educational mission was in the spotlight as the world remembered the Normandy invasion.
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History Through the Viewfinder
Walking the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, imagining the unlived lives of the D-Day dead.
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The Words of War
Admiral Bertram Ramsay’s final diary entry reflects all that was at stake on the night before D-Day.
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History through the Viewfinder
The sands of Omaha Beach keep the memory alive of those who fought on its shore to restore freedom.
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Targeting the Most Vulnerable: Klaus Barbie and the Izieu Children’s Home
In Izieu, France, Gestapo official Klaus Barbie crossed a final threshold of criminality.
Beyond All Boundaries
See the incredible 4D cinematic experience narrated by Executive Producer Tom Hanks.
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Meet the Author: Andrew Nagorski
Join us for a conversation about best-selling author Andrew Nagorski’s new book, 1941: The Year Germany Lost the War, which takes a fresh look at the year in which Adolf Hitler’s miscalculations propelled Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union into a powerful new alliance.
Flight Plan Jazz Ensemble
Join us for a free concert by the Air National Guard Band of the Southwest’s “little big band.”
"Freedom"
A new American play, Freedom tells the story of a Holocaust survivor and an Irish immigrant who meet hours before their American naturalization ceremony. Freedom looks at the ways we yearn for freedom—the freedom to face the truth about ourselves with grace, acceptance, and forgiveness.
Special thanks to Sid & Joyce Pulitzer for underwriting this production.
Meet the Author: David Roll
Join us for a conversation about David Roll’s new book, George Marshall: Defender of the Republic.
Featured Programs
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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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PT-305 Rides
The only fully restored, combat-veteran PT boat is back in its home waters of Lake Pontchartrain, offering a trip into history found nowhere else.
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Lunchbox Lectures
Delivered by local and national scholars, these hour-long lectures are presented once a month on Wednesdays at noon.
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