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Liberation of the Philippines 1945
The final liberation of the Philippines at the end of World War II released Filipinos from years of torment—but recognition of their courage and sacrifice was slow in coming.
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A Survivor at the Surrender, USS West Virginia
Severely damaged by Japanese torpedoes at Pearl Harbor, USS West Virginia returned to service in October 1944. When the Japanese surrendered on September 2, 1945, she was in Tokyo Bay, a symbol of the resilience of the United States Navy.
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Witnesses: Percival & Wainwright on V-J Day
On V-J Day, MacArthur invited two unexpected guests to witness the signing.
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From Hiroshima to Human Extinction: Norman Cousins and the Atomic Age
In 1945 the American intellectual, Norman Cousins, was one of the first to raise terrifying questions for humanity about the successful splitting of the atom.
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"Everyone Has a Katrina Story”: 15 Years of Reflection
One of the Museum's longest-serving employees reflects on one of the most trying times in the institution's history.
Past Events
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"Expressions of America"
01/18/2024 | 5:45 PM - 6:15 PMThe Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
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Meet the Author: James B. Conroy, “The Devils Will Get No Rest”
01/17/2024 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMJoin us for a conversation with James B. Conroy, author of The Devils Will Get No Rest: FDR, Churchill, and the Plan that Won the War.
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Lady Legends Matinee Luncheon
01/17/2024 | 11:45 AM - 2:00 PMHonoring the legendary female singing groups from the 1930s to the 1960s and beyond.
