John “Lucky” Luckadoo, 100th Bombardment Group
John Luckadoo discusses how the 100th Bombardment Group got the nickname “The Bloody 100th” and the mission during which that nickname was solidified.
John Luckadoo discusses how the 100th Bombardment Group got the nickname “The Bloody 100th” and the mission during which that nickname was solidified.
In the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history, 27 Marines and sailors were awarded the Medal of Honor for action on Iwo Jima. No other campaign surpassed that number.
The United Nations was a child of World War II, and another one of FDR's good ideas.
James Carrington discusses his experiences of being hidden by Filipino guerillas after escaping from Bilibid Prison where he had been a POW of the Japanese for two years.
Designated the PH-47, better known as the Speed Graphic, this was the standard issue camera to US Army photographers.
Join our signature vocal trio the Victory Belles for an evening of 1940s tunes paired with our state-of-the-art outdoor sound and light show, Expressions of America.
Join us to learn more about the Museum's latest special exhibit, Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II.
Families across the Greater New Orleans community are invited to explore the Museum’s campus and enjoy live entertainment and family-friendly activities.