Building a Collection of World War II aircraft 60 years after the war has been a challenging aspect of building the Museum collection.

From Guadalcanal to Okinawa, the USS Crescent City (AP-40/APA-21) was in the thick of the US drive across the Pacific. See how a small ship made a major difference in World War II.

From the Collection: The EE-8 Field Telephone

In this clip, Hawk describes his actions near the Norman town of Falaise which resulted in him being awarded the Medal of Honor.

The creation of a G.I. Army in 1941 required planning, hard work, and a little good luck. And it helped America win the war.