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Orville Bethard USS St Lo
In this clip, Bethard gives an account of the kamikaze attack on the St Lo during Leyte Gulf.
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FD Gravois 2nd Marine Division
Gravois tells his story of how he landed on the beaches of Tarawa to furious Japanese fire, and how survival was key.
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Francis Currey 30th Infantry Division
In this clip, Currey describes the actions for which he would be awarded the Medal of Honor.
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Louisiana Spotlight: U-505 and Camp Ruston
The crew of a German U-Boat became prisoners in a North Louisiana prisoner of war camp, held in secret to protect Allied intelligence.
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Not Really a Cruiser, Not Really a Battleship, but Never a Battlecruiser: The Story of the US Navy’s Alaska-Class
Fast, powerful, and short-lived, the Alaska-class large cruisers of the US Navy in World War II were both state of the art and obsolete at the same time. See how the US Navy tried to create the ultimate cruiser-killer ship.
Past Events
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Victory Belles Matinee Luncheon
09/20/2023 | 11:45 AM - 2:00 PMEnjoy a buffet lunch as the delightful Victory Belles trio perform the popular and patriotic music of the 1940s in rich, three-part harmony.
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D-Day - The Invasion of Normandy & Liberation of France (September 14 to 20, 2023)
09/14/2023 - 09/20/2023 | 12:00 AMThe National WWII Museum’s most popular tour provides an in-depth itinerary exploring America’s most famous WWII battle. Offering a full week of touring in Normandy at an incredible price, this unforgettable tour offers great value and features top guides, upscale accommodations in prime locations, comprehensive dining, and exclusive access to sites unseen on other programs.
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Dinner with a Curator: “Keep ’Em Rolling! The Museum’s Marvelous Macros”
09/19/2023 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMHow do you coax an 80-year-old military vehicle back to life? And, more importantly, how do you keep it reliably running?
