The New Orleans not only lost her bow, but she staggered away from Ironbottom Sound with over 180 men in her crew dead or missing. But like the city for which she was named, quitting was never an option.
More than 80 years after the Battle of Saipan, DNA analysis helped identify and account for Marine Sergeant Frank L. Schmaltz. He was finally brought home to Louisiana and laid to rest with full military honors.
Antonio Arias Bernal’s art reminds us that World War II was also a war of ideas, fought with pens and brushes as much as with troops and firearms.
Lieutenant Colonel George E. Hardy flew 21 combat missions during World War II, piloting P-51 Mustang aircraft, often escorting heavy bombers as part of the famed Tuskegee Airmen.
Women lawyers at the Nuremberg Trials were more than assistants. They played important roles in shaping international criminal law. Their contributions add nuance to the Nuremberg narrative and shed light on the early presence of women in international justice.
The Museum will mark the US Marine Corps' 250th birthday with free admission for active-duty and reserve members, retirees, and veterans of the Marines.
Spark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
Saluting the men and women who have dedicated and continue to dedicate their lives to our freedom.