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Rudolph B. Davila's Medal of Honor
Second Lieutenant Rudolph B. Davila, of Spanish-Filipino descent, received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions near Artena, Italy, during World War II.
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Anna M. Rosenberg and Women in Defense after World War II
Anna M. Rosenberg turned her experiences with military affairs during World War II into a position as the first woman to serve as Assistant Secretary of Defense.
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Honorary Veteran Bob Hope
Entertainer Bob Hope brought comfort to generations of American troops on the Home Front and on battlefronts beginning in World War II.
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United States v. 2LT Jack R. Robinson
Jackie Robinson is best known for breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier. Less well known, but just as pivotal, is his 1944 court-martial after refusing to move to the back of a military bus.
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The Allied Campaign in Italy, 1943-45: A Timeline, Part Three
Contrary to Winston Churchill's belief that Italy was the "soft underbelly" of Axis-dominated Europe, the Allied campaign in Italy was a long and bloody undertaking.
Past Events
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Smithsonian Museum Day
09/21/2019 | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PMThe National WWII Museum joins fellow Smithsonian affiliates in showcasing the history and culture of our community!
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Meet the Author: Chris Hartley
09/19/2019 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMThe Institute for the Study of War and Democracy is delighted to host a conversation on a new book that highlights the personal side of war and commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Hürtgen Forest, a controversial battle still to this day.
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The Gen. Raymond E. Mason Jr. Distinguished Lecture on World War II: Michael Neiberg
09/12/2019 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMJoin us for a conversation about new scholarship exploring the complicated WWII relationship between the United States and the Vichy government.
