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The National WWII Museum Commemorates the 75th Anniversary of D-Day
Museum pays tribute to historic battle with special art exhibit, free public programming and educational travel tours in Normandy
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Episode 6 – The Meaning of D-Day
On June 2, 2020, we had a roundtable discussion on the significance of D-Day and its legacy. Led by Dawn Hammatt, Director of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, the roundtable features historians Dr. Allyson Stanton instructor at Gogebic community college, Dr. Benjamin Schneider instructor at George Mason University and Dr. Tyler Bamford, the National WWII Museum’s inaugural Sherry and Alan Leventhal Research Fellow.
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Churchill and D-Day
The Orlin Russell Corey Lecture, staged in partnership with the Churchill Society of New Orleans: author Craig L. Symonds.
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Louisiana Spotlight: Landing Craft Mechanized, the "Other" Higgins Boat at D-Day
On D-Day, Higgins boats landed thousands of GIs on French shores. Often overlooked in comparison to the LCVP is its "big brother"—the Landing Craft Mechanized.
Past Events
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Dr. Hal Baumgarten D-Day Commemoration
06/06/2023 | 10:15 AM - 12:00 PMJoin The National WWII Museum on June 6 in marking the anniversaries of D-Day and the Grand Opening of the Museum.
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D-Day - The Invasion of Normandy & Liberation of France (May 25 to 31, 2023)
05/25/2023 - 05/31/2023 | 12:00 AMThe National WWII Museum’s most popular tour provides an in-depth itinerary exploring America’s most famous WWII battle. Offering a full week of touring in Normandy at an incredible price, this unforgettable tour offers great value and features top guides, upscale accommodations in prime locations, comprehensive dining, and exclusive access to sites unseen on other programs.
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D-Day - The Invasion of Normandy & Liberation of France (May 11 to 17, 2023)
05/11/2023 - 05/17/2023 | 12:00 AMThe National WWII Museum’s most popular tour provides an in-depth itinerary exploring America’s most famous WWII battle. Offering a full week of touring in Normandy at an incredible price, this unforgettable tour offers great value and features top guides, upscale accommodations in prime locations, comprehensive dining, and exclusive access to sites unseen on other programs.
