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.
One of the Museum's longest-serving employees reflects on one of the most trying times in the institution's history.
When World War II ended in Europe, American soldiers feverishly began calculating how soon they might go home based on a newly instituted point system.
Ed Bearss, a US Marine who was severely wounded in combat in 1944 and went on to become a great Civil War historian, passed away on September 15, 2020, at the age of 97. He stood for the finest values and traditions of the US Marine Corps.
Florence Reynolds describes a negative encounter she had with an Army Air Forces maintenance officer when she questioned the condition of an aircraft she was ordered to fly.
Uniformed scouts will enjoy FREE Museum admission and reduced cost for family members all week long.
Scouts will learn about the adversity African Americans in the war effort overcame and take inspiration from their stories of courage and leadership.
Spark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.