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Best of WWII Public Programs: Post-World War II
Even though the fighting ended in Europe with VE-Day on May 8, 1945, the effects of the war and its legacies continue up to this day.
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Harlan Twible, USS Indianapolis (CA-35)
After delivering vital parts to the island of Tinian for the atomic bomb that would be dropped on Hiroshima, the heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis was struck by two enemy torpedoes on July 29, 1945. The ship sank in twelve minutes.
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Walt Nelson, Torpedo Squadron 2, USS Lexington (CV-2)
In his Museum oral history, Senior Chief Radioman Walter Nelson recounts the Battle of the Coral Sea.
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From Outcast to Spy to Outcast: The War Hero with Hansen’s Disease
Diagnosed with Hansen’s disease and unable to access medication in Japanese-occupied Philippines, Josefina Guerrero decided to join the guerrilla movement and become a spy. Her disease allowed her to move untouched by the Japanese, providing critical intel to American forces as they moved towards the Battle of Manila.
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Touring with the Wolf Pack Band: Dave Brubeck and World War II
World War II shaped the kind of person, musician, and composer Dave Brubeck became.
Past Events
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Black Angels Over Tuskegee
02/25/2024 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMVibrant, energetic, and emotionally captivating, Black Angels Over Tuskegee tells the fictionalized story of six men embarking on a journey to become the first Black aviators in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II, a tumultuous era of racial segregation.
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Black Angels Over Tuskegee
02/24/2024 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMVibrant, energetic, and emotionally captivating, Black Angels Over Tuskegee tells the fictionalized story of six men embarking on a journey to become the first Black aviators in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II, a tumultuous era of racial segregation.
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"Expressions of America" Family Night with Belles Pre-Show
02/24/2024 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PMThe Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive food and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
