Studying the war in Europe with The National WWII Museum. 

As Dunkirk arrives in theaters, The Wall Street Journal surveys the cinematic history of the war. 

"Prior to touring the Museum vault with the curatorial staff, our class was introduced to another perspective of teaching World War II—using statistics to help strengthen or challenge an argument."
 

"Out of all the experiences we had Monday, one of the favorite lessons among the teachers was the classroom lesson from the curriculum guide using 'What would you do?' scenarios."

"The lasting lesson from this experience is that men and women throughout our history have sacrificed their lives to protect this nation and protect our freedoms and, for that, we have an obligation as educators to teach about, remember, and honor their sacrifice."

"Being here -- walking on what is sacred ground in the history of a people and a place, talking to those who want to share this with others -- has affected all of us in the most subtle of ways."

"Today’s agenda really centered on the idea of honoring the legacy, contributions, and memory of those who have served in the armed services." 

On Peleliu, he demonstrated "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty." 

For more than a decade, Museum trustee and WWII veteran Paul Hilliard and his wife, Madlyn, have provided transformative support for several Museum initiatives, including the capital expansion, restoration of artifacts, collection of oral histories, and many more.

Studying the war in the Pacific with The National WWII Museum.

Brokaw chats with historian David McCullough on America today and lessons from World War II.

The Museum’s Digital Collection has been made possible in part by a generous gift from The Hearst Foundations.