In this clip, Constance talks about how she worked as a draftsman for Higgins, working on the LCVPs and other various ship designs during the war.
Witmeyer describes the fighting in the bocage in Normandy, and how the casualties were so severe that the massive loss of life, especially his own troops caused him to lose his humanity and change from a civilian to a killer.
In this clip, Bethard gives an account of the kamikaze attack on the St Lo during Leyte Gulf.
Gravois tells his story of how he landed on the beaches of Tarawa to furious Japanese fire, and how survival was key.
In this clip, Currey describes the actions for which he would be awarded the Medal of Honor.
In World War II, the US Navy employed lighter-than-air squadrons—blimp squadrons—for coastal defense from German U-boats and rescue and recovery.
Join us in BB's Stage Door Canteen as singers vie to become the next Stage Door Idol!
The Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive food and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.