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Lunchbox Lecture: "Sgt. Charles McGuckin, 22nd AFB, 4th Armored Division, A Citizen Soldier" by John McGuckin
This presentation will follow the story of one of these citizen soldiers, Sgt. Charles Edward McGuckin, from his early life in Philadelphia to his induction into the Army and to his death in action while serving with the 4th Armored Division of Patton’s 3rd Army during the Lorraine campaign in November of 1944.
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Lunchbox Lecture: "Drugs and Alcohol During WWII" by Kristen Burton, PhD
Join Dr. Kristen Burton, Teacher Programs and Curriculum Specialist at the National WWII Museum, and historian of alcohol, as she discusses vice during the Second World War.
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Electing Roosevelt: 1940 and 1944
Join The National WWII Museum as we look back on these two historic elections and Roosevelt’s legacy as President of the United States.
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Honor and Duty: The Chinese American WWII Veterans Panel Discussion
Following the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, nearly 20% of the Chinese American population signed up and served honorably in every branch of the US Armed Services and all four theaters of combat.
Past Events
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Songs That Won the War
08/28/2019 | 11:45 AM - 1:45 PMThe Victory Belles bring to life the songs that inspired the Allies to victory during World War II.
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Sunday Swing featuring The Victory Six
08/25/2019 | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PMNow in its 14th season, Sunday Swing is a popular summer program featuring local swing bands and dance instructors.
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Into the Vault Tour
08/23/2019 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMStep inside The National WWII Museum’s private Center for Collections & Archives and take an intimate two-hour journey into WWII history through rarely seen artifacts that give voice to the American experience in World War II.
