Article Type
The End of World War II in Japan and the Question of Democracy
The construction of a democratic order in Japan during the American occupation was one of the more significant outcomes of the conflict.
616 - 620 results of 3011
-
-
Article Type
“Old Enough to Fight, Old Enough to Vote”: The WWII Roots of the 26th Amendment
The 26th Amendment, which lowered the voting age to 18, has roots in WWII history.
-
Article Type
Cats? In the Military?!
Despite their small, fluffy nature and their propensity to do as they please, even cats had a place in the military.
-
Article Type
Second Lieutenant John H. Leims Medal of Honor
In the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history, 27 Marines and sailors were awarded the Medal of Honor for action on Iwo Jima. No other campaign surpassed that number.
-
Article Type
Pluck, Pogy, and Portland: Naming Navy Ships in World War II
Cities, birds, and denizens of the deep. Three items which on the surface have nothing in common, yet they were all conventions for naming US warships in the WWII era.
Past Events
-
Scout Week Badge Workshop: Double Victory: African American Experiences in World War II
02/01/2025 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMScouts will learn about the adversity African Americans in the war effort overcame and take inspiration from their stories of courage and leadership.
-
Storytime at the Museum
02/01/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
-
Humans of the Holocaust
01/13/2025 - 01/31/2025In commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, The National WWII Museum will display a series of photographs and personal accounts from Erez Kaganovitz's digital storytelling project.
