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When Higgins Boats Invaded New Orleans' Lakefront
On July 23, 1944, a celebration marked a milestone in production for Higgins Industries, which had just finished its 10,000th boat for delivery to the US Navy.
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Lend-Lease to the Eastern Front
Despite being overlooked in many circles, American “Lend-Lease” support sent to the USSR not only tipped the scales in Eastern Europe but enabled the victory on the Russian Front.
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Britain Moves Leftward: The Labour Party and the July 1945 Election
The July 1945 British election shocked the world, with Winston Churchill and the Conservatives voted out, and Clement Attlee and the Labour Party voted in.
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Navy Exonerates 256 Black Sailors Punished after 1944 Port Chicago Explosion
The exoneration was announced on the 80th anniversary of the explosion at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in California that killed 320 people and injured 400 others.
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The Depths of Courage: Howard Gilmore and the USS Growler
Commander Howard Gilmore’s story is certainly one of extraordinary valor, dedication, and sacrifice.
Past Events
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Storytime at the Museum
03/22/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Commemoration
03/21/2025 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMJoin The National WWII Museum in recognizing real-life Rosie the Riveters of World War II.
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"Rosie!"
03/21/2025 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMRaise a glass to celebrate the incredible stories of Rosie the Riveter and Wendy the Welder during BB's Stage Door Canteen's newest original show.
