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Corporal Tibor Rubin's Medal of Honor
Twice a prisoner, and initially denied our nation’s highest honor due to antisemitism, Tibor Rubin was finally awarded the Medal of Honor in 2005.
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Stories My Father Told Me: The Invasion of Sicily
Tom Czekanski recalls the story his father Alphonse told him about the friendly fire incident in Sicily.
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Mealtime in the Mess Halls
World War II shaped the culinary experiences of Japanese Americans in incarceration camps.
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Operation Crossroads: A Deadly Illusion
“As soon as the war ended, we located the one spot on earth that hadn’t been touched by the war and blew it to hell.” - Bob Hope, Operation Crossroads by Jonathan M. Weisgall, Naval Institute Press, 1994.
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July 4, 1946: The Philippines Gained Independence from the United States
In WWII’s aftermath, July 4 also became Independence Day for the Philippines in 1946.
Past Events
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Sensory Friendly Mornings
06/28/2025 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMAvailable on the last Saturday of each month, Sensory Friendly Mornings are for individuals of all ages with special needs and their families to enjoy early access to the Museum with modifications to make the experience more sensory friendly.
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Storytime at the Museum
06/28/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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WWII History Explorers Grades 6–8
06/23/2025 - 06/27/2025 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMTravel back in time and discover the story of the war that changed the world during WWII History Explorers Camp! This session is for children entering grades 6–8.
