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Billy Michal
An unlikely victory by a tiny Rapides Parish school in a statewide Louisiana “scrapping” drive during World War II left a lasting legacy.
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Hollywood Hospitality at the Hollywood Canteen
Servicemen could dance with Betty Grable, be served a sandwich by Shirley Temple, and watch performances by Bob Hope and Carmen Miranda. Roy Rogers even rode his horse, Trigger, right onto the stage for some prancing tricks.
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The Vietnam War
As the premiere episode of the new PBS documentary miniseries shows, America’s involvement in Vietnam can be tracked back to World War II.
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Fighting for the Right to Fight
The traveling exhibit tells the story of how World War II became the major catalyst in the 20th century for African Americans seeking change in their fortunes, both on the Home Front and in the American military.
Past Events
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The Master’s in WWII Studies Celebration of Graduates
06/03/2023 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMThe National WWII Museum's Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy will welcome recent graduates from Arizona State University’s World War II Studies master’s program to New Orleans on June 2–3 to celebrate the completion of their graduate degrees.
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Film Screening: Our Promise: 100 Years of the American Battle Monuments Commission
06/02/2023 | 4:30 PM - 8:00 PMJoin us for a special film screening of the American Battle Monuments Commission’s centennial celebration documentary, followed by a Q&A session with representatives of the ABMC.
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Easy Company Tour: England to the Eagle's Nest (May 21 - June 2, 2023)
05/21/2023 - 06/02/2023 | 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.
