Kenneth Newton Walker, Brigadier General, US Army Air Corps received the Medal of Honor for his actions during a fatal bombing mission over Rabaul, New Britain, on January 5, 1943.
James R. Hendrix was born on August 20, 1925, in the small town of Lepanto, Arkansas.
During the Battle of Buna, two soldiers of the 32nd Infantry Division went above and beyond the call of duty.
Bravery—even unto death—was evident everywhere as Imperial Japan’s air and sea forces struck the US naval base at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
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Spark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
Enjoy a romantic evening as the Victory Swing Orchestra celebrates the big bands of the WWII era.
Join our signature vocal trio the Victory Belles for an evening of 1940s tunes paired with our state-of-the-art outdoor sound and light show, Expressions of America.