Liberation of Morotai: A Bloodless Peleliu
While Peleliu remains a fixture of Pacific war memory, Morotai is overlooked and virtually forgotten in histories of the Pacific theater.
While Peleliu remains a fixture of Pacific war memory, Morotai is overlooked and virtually forgotten in histories of the Pacific theater.
Underscoring its ferocity, future commandant of the Marine Corps General Clifton Cates argued that “the fight for Peleliu was one of the most vicious and stubbornly defended battles of the war.”
As 1943 turned to 1944, PT-305 departed New Orleans, and she would not be back for more than six decades.
World War II was a global conflict involving nearly every country in the world. But who was on each side—and why?
World War II was a global conflict involving nearly every country in the world. But who was on each side—and why?
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.
Available 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.
Spark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.