Robert Brown was an educator, civil rights activist, community leader, elected official, and a WWII combat veteran.
The allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944, including the capture of Carentan by American airborne troops, helped facilitate the destruction of German forces in northwest Europe.
On August 19, The National WWII Museum will present the first ever Ration Wars – a fast-paced, “Iron Chef” style, WWII-themed cooking competition. Cohosted by New Orleans food critic Ian McNulty and “Chopped Teen” season three champion Eliana de Las Casas, the competition will feature a clash of two local New Orleans chefs: Neal Swidler, Executive Chef at Broussard’s and Natasha Clement, Food Network’s “All-Star Academy” 2016 winner.
The National WWII Museum today announced its newest educational journey, combining the best of Normandy with Paris, the “City of Lights.” The River Seine to the Beaches of Normandy will feature an exclusive lecture series by one of the Museum’s most beloved guest speakers, Alex Kershaw, award winning author of “The Bedford Boys” and recently released “Avenue of Spies.” Tour guests will be immersed in the beautiful vistas and engaging stories of the Normandy region, paired with the highest level of luxury, including a river cruise aboard Uniworld’s brand-new, exclusively chartered Joie de Vivre.
The National World War II Museum hosts '40s themed talent competition at the Stage Door Canteen