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The Death of Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler committed suicide on April 30, 1945 after being hunted by Soviet troops storming Berlin.
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Howard Hart
Hart describes how as a civilian he was rescued by American paratroopers in the Philippines, and the debt he feels he owed the country that saved him.
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Death of the Duce, Benito Mussolini
The death of Benito Mussolini on April 28, 1945 was characterized “A fitting end to a wretched life,” by The New York Times.
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Louisiana Spotlight: Tulane Unit
In 1942 the 24th General Hospital was created by doctors from Tulane University and nurses from New Orleans. Serving in the Mediterranean theater, they were known as the “Tulane Unit.”
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Coastal Parade: The Final Naval Patrol in the Mediterranean Sea
How American PT boats became part of the last patrol conducted in the Mediterranean Sea.
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Experience the Victory (October 16 – 19, 2023)
10/16/2023 - 10/19/2023 | 12:00 AMTravel to The National WWII Museum in New Orleans to explore, remember, and reflect on World War II through exclusive access to the Museum’s campus.
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Dinner with a Curator: "Cultivating Unity: The Bracero Program in World War II"
10/17/2023 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMFeeding one military and civilian population is challenging. Feeding multiple is a logistical nightmare.
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"Expressions of America"
10/16/2023 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMThe Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
