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Commander George Fleming Davis Medal of Honor
Commander Davis demonstrated steadfast leadership during a kamikaze attack off of Luzon, Philippines.
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Project Diana: To The Moon And Back
Most scholars date the beginning of the Space Race to the middle of the 1950s. However, in the immediate aftermath of World War II, both the US and USSR were already taking their first steps towards extra-planetary exploration.
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The Capture and Execution of William Joyce
On January 3, 1946, ardent fascist and Nazi propaganda broadcaster William “Lord Haw-Haw” Joyce was executed following his conviction for treason.
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Miracle: The Girl from Rotterdam
A Christmas classic, Miracle on 34th Street, provides a surprisingly realistic perspective on WWII refugees.
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Chuck Yeager: WWII Fighter Ace and Record Breaking Test Pilot
Brigadier General Charles “Chuck” Yeager was best known as the first man to break the sound barrier, but during World War II Yeager was a decorated fighter ace.
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"Expressions of America" Family Night with Belles Pre-Show
08/10/2024 | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PMThe Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive food and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
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Travel Webinar: Victory in Europe: The End of the War on the Elbe with Dr. Alexandra Richie
08/08/2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMJoin The National WWII Museum's Educational Travel Team and historian Alexandra Richie to learn about this new cruise and tour commemorating the 80th anniversary of V-E Day.
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Coast Guard Birthday
08/04/2024Mark the US Coast Guard's 234th birthday with free admission for active-duty and reserve members, retirees, and veterans of the Coast Guard.
