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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 Words of War
Home after combat, the Memphis Belle's pilot reflects on true heroism.
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Desiderio or Desi? What’s In a Name and Why It Matters In Research
<em>I Love Lucy</em> star Desiderio Arnaz (or is that Desi Arnaz?) serves as an example of how names can make researching an individual difficult.
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Was the 1919 Versailles Peace Treaty Too Severe on Germany?
As international tensions increased in 1937, the legacy of the 1919 Versailles Treaty was once again questioned.
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History Through the Viewfinder
A historian views the Battle for Moscow in the Museum of the Great Patriotic War.
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World War II and Popular Culture
World War II touched virtually every part of American life, even things so simple as the food people ate, the films they watched, and the music they listened to.
Beyond All Boundaries
See the incredible 4D cinematic experience narrated by Executive Producer Tom Hanks.
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Meet The Author
This program is presented by The Institute for the Study of War & Democracy with generous support from the Strake Foundation.
"The Sound of Music" Sing-Along
Sing along with Maria, the Captain, and all the von Trapp kids as The National WWII Museum hosts a participatory screening of the 1965 film classic The Sound of Music.
Merrill's Marauders in World War II: A Veterans Panel
The Institute for the Study of War and Democracy presents a special evening with veterans of the storied Merrill’s Marauders.
Fall Teacher Happy Hour
The National WWII Museum invites all teachers of grades 4–12 to see the special exhibit So Ready for Laughter: The Legacy of Bob Hope.
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International Conference on World War II
Presented by The Pritzker Military Museum & Library and The Pritzker Military Foundation
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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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