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Aviation Radioman 3rd Class Jack Glass
Glass and the crew of the USS Enterprise survived Guadalcanal to fight another day—barely.
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Surviving the Sinking of the USS Indianapolis
Hundreds of the ship's crew floated on the Pacific for days. Their location and fate were unknown to the US Navy.
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Type 93 “Long Lance” Torpedo Gyroscope
Nicknamed the “Long Lance” by naval historian Samuel Eliot Morrison, the Japanese Type 93 was the best torpedo of World War II. This gyroscope helped keep it on target.
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Looting the Reich: German Wound Badge
As the war wound down, Allied soldiers scavenged any Nazi loot they could find, often with dire consequences. A solider named Larry Hirschbach uncovered what is now one of the Museum's most prized possessions.
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The Home Front Saves a Life
A US Navy sailor survives off of Guadalcanal thanks to a life belt with a remarkable connection to home.
Past Events
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"Louisiana Christmas Day"
12/01/2023 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMCelebrate the holidays, Louisiana-style! The Victory Belles will take you on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in historic Jackson Square. Hear your favorite yuletide tunes like “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Christmastime in New Orleans,” and “White Christmas” as you spend the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen.
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"Expressions of America"
12/01/2023 | 5:30 PM - 6:00 PMThe Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
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"Louisiana Christmas Day"
12/01/2023 | 11:45 AM - 2:00 PMCelebrate the holidays, Louisiana-style! The Victory Belles will take you on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in historic Jackson Square. Hear your favorite yuletide tunes like “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Christmastime in New Orleans,” and “White Christmas” as you spend the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen.
