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History Through the Viewfinder
A visit to Rommel's Normandy headquarters, which was empty of its master on D-Day.
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James Hendrix's Medal of Honor
James R. Hendrix was born on August 20, 1925, in the small town of Lepanto, Arkansas.
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The Soldier Voting Act and Absentee Ballots in World War II
Absentee ballots gave American citizens in uniform a voice in their nation’s government during World War II.
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The Allied Campaign in Italy, 1943-45: A Timeline, Part Two
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.
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Curator’s Choice: Glamour Goes to War
In 1944, Glamour magazine published a profile on Pharmacist’s Mate 2nd Class Primrose “Pat” Robinson, who served with the WAVES from 1943-1945.
Past Events
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Electing Roosevelt: 1940 and 1944
11/19/2020 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMJoin 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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On Deck of Patrol Torpedo Boat 305
11/12/2020 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMJoin museum educators for the ride of a lifetime on PT Boat 305!
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Lunchbox Lecture: "Sgt. Charles McGuckin, 22nd AFB, 4th Armored Division, A Citizen Soldier" by John McGuckin
11/04/2020 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMThis 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.
