The shamrock is the symbol of Ireland and a recurring theme in The National WWII Museum’s collection.

In the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history, 27 Marines and sailors were awarded the Medal of Honor for action on Iwo Jima. No other campaign surpassed that number.

Julia Child is known more for her recipe for bœuf bourguignon than her time in the Office of Strategic Services. 

Girl Scouts’ history of volunteering during times of crisis has been prevalent since the very beginning. 

When the Allies desperately needed cargo ships, women bravely stepped up to supply them by working at shipyards across the country, including in Brunswick, Georgia.