Fish, a young aspiring inventor with a dad fighting overseas, develops a friendship across racial lines with his neighbor Olympia. They name their new rescue Liberty, and along the way Fish encounters important lessons about race and war from friends, neighbors, and even famed boat builder Andrew Higgins. Uncover the history that inspired these compelling passages so your students can understand wartime experiences of not just young Louisianans, but all Americans. Perfect for grades 3 through 7. Viewers can purchase copies of Liberty from the Museum Store for a 20% discount: https://goo.gl/yBvrUy. Use the code WEBINAR on the checkout screen.
Student Webinar: "Liberty" and the Home Front Through Historical Fiction
Distance Learning Specialist Shelbie Johnson and Newbery Honor-winning author Kirby Larson explore the history behind her new novel Liberty, which chronicles the story of two friends who rescue a stray dog in WWII-era New Orleans.
Guadalcanal Webinar
Richard Frank, author of Guadalcanal: The Definitive Account of the Landmark Battle, explores the strategies by the Japanese occupiers and American invaders during the Battle of Guadalcanal.
Guadalcanal Webinar
James Hornfischer, author of Neptune’s Inferno: The US Navy at Guadalcanal, explores the ferocious sea battles surrounding the Solomon Islands during the Guadalcanal campaign.
Guadalcanal Webinar
Robert M. Citino, PhD, examines the concluding weeks of a pivotal battle in the Pacific theater.
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Keep in Touch: Letters of Hope
During this webinar, Linda Hope, daughter of Bob Hope, and The National WWII Museum will discuss her father’s legacy by examining some of the letters he received, emphasizing how this translates to current classrooms and how letter writing can still make an impact on active military communities today.
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The History of European Antisemitism
Learn about the origins, evolution, and persistence of antisemitism in European history. In this webinar, teachers will gain the knowledge and resources needed to help students better understand the trajectory and development of antisemitism.
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The 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion: The African American Heroes of the D-Day Invasion
Students will learn about the brave men of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion and their extraordinary mission to help protect US soldiers during the D-Day Invasions on June 6, 1944.
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S. Neil Fujita: Cover To Cover
S. Neil Fujita was an American citizen born to parents of Japanese American ancestry. Like more than 120,000 other Japanese Americans, Fujita and his family were forcibly relocated and incarcerated during World War II.
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Tinkering with Found Objects: A STEAM Webinar
Learn about the story of Edwin Nye, an American Prisoner Of War held by the Japanese during World War II and later the father to Bill Nye “The Science Guy.”
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The Holocaust: One Teen's Story of Persecution and Survival
Hear personal recorded testimony from Eva Schloss, the stepsister of Anne Frank and survivor of Auschwitz.
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STEM Innovation: from the Computer to Artificial Intelligence
World War II was the catalyst for many technological advances, including creating the world’s first computer—an invention that has revolutionized the world we live in.
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Development of Drugs and Vaccines: Lessons from World War II
As the world implements a vaccination program for Covid-19, we can look to WWII history to learn more about the process.
