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It's a Look—WARdrobe: An Evening of WWII Vintage Fashions with New Orleans Fashion Week
The Museum’s collection has over 250,000 objects, but only one night to host the greatest fashion show in history.
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Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John H. Willis Medal of Honor
In the bloodiest of battles 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.
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WWII Reads: Arsenal of Democracy
As Americans unite to defeat the Coronavirus, here are five great books that cover how Americans on the home front united to achieve victory in World War II.
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Louisiana Spotlight: Molly Marine
In 1943, a Mexican artist in New Orleans sculpted a statue of a Woman Reservist (United States Marine Corps) named Molly Marine. Displayed on Canal Street, she can still be found in the city today.
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A Horticulturist Goes to War
Richard Hamilton’s life as an Agricultural Statistician was interrupted by World War II. Within two years Hamilton was known as a decorated PT boat captain nicknamed “Dickey Dare.”
Past Events
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US Navy Birthday
10/13/2023The US Navy will celebrate its 248th birthday on October 13, 2023. The Museum will mark this service birthday with FREE admission for all active-duty and reserve members, retirees, and veterans of the US Navy.
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Virtual Teacher Workshop: "What It Takes To Win: Teaching the US Home Front"
10/12/2023 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PMLearn about life on the US Home Front during World War II and gain effective strategies and resources to teach about it in your classroom.
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Lady Legends Matinee Luncheon
10/11/2023 | 11:45 AM - 2:00 PMHonoring the legendary female singing groups from the 1930s to the 1960s and beyond.
