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All Fall Down: The End of World War II in Europe
When did World War II end? Thirty Years Ago Today.
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Colonel Thomas E. “Jock” Clifford Jr.
From the football field to the rugged Kilay Ridge, "Jock" Clifford Jr., a living legend among his peers, was beloved by all.
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First Strike at Midway: Attacking and Discovering IJN Kaga
As Dusty Kleiss pulled away from the Japanese fleet, he kicked rudder in his Dauntless and looked back at his target. Kaga was undergoing a series of explosions that utterly eviscerated the ship, exposing her innards like some disemboweled animal.
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A Book Review of Rampage: MacArthur, Yamashita, and the Battle of Manila
James Scott’s Book Rampage Depicts One of the Bloodiest Chapters in the History of World War II
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Hall of Democracy Now Open
The National WWII Museum today celebrated two significant milestones, each marking a major step toward completing its physical campus: the grand opening of Hall of Democracy and the groundbreaking of Liberation Pavilion.
Past Events
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Spy Camp Week #1
06/12/2023 - 06/16/2023 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMAges: Children entering grades 3rd – 4th.
Week 1: June 12-16 (3rd – 4th grades), 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. -
Easy Company Tour: England to the Eagle's Nest (June 4 - 16, 2023)
06/04/2023 - 06/16/2023 | 12:00 AMIn 1992, Museum founder and award-winning author Stephen E. Ambrose published the New York Times bestseller Band of Brothers — which became not only a successful HBO miniseries, but also a cultural phenomenon that continues today. Join staff from America's official WWII museum and notable historians for the real-life epic journey across Europe. This exclusive travel opportunity includes tour stops and special guests not featured anywhere else.
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Honoring K-9 War Hero Layka
06/14/2023 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMThe Society of the Daughters of American Colonists will honor K-9 war hero Layka for saving the life of her handler, US Army Ranger Julian McDonald, and his teammates in Afghanistan.
