The National WWII Museum in New Orleans presents the special exhibit "Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race," on view from July 25 to October 15, 2012.
The National WWII Museum will embark on the tour of a lifetime, setting foot in a land still “haunted by history.” Bestselling author and WWII historian Donald L. Miller guides travelers through England’s East Anglia countryside, presenting an intimate and unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the past.
In conjunction with the special exhibit <em>Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II</em>, The National WWII Museum presents “Unsung Heroes: Seven African American Heroes, Seven Medals of Honor, and the Decades that came Between Them”—a commemorative program honoring seven African American men who received Medals of Honor more than 50 years after their service in World War II. Hosted by NBC’s “Today” show weather anchor Al Roker, the event will take place on October 14 at 6:00 p.m. in the Museum’s US Freedom Pavilion, and feature family members who will share their experiences of the long fight for recognition.
The National WWII Museum today announced plans to return restored patrol-torpedo (PT) boat PT-305 to her home waters of Lake Pontchartrain, where she was originally tested by Higgins Industries more than 70 years ago. The Museum launched the first phase of the plan this morning: a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds necessary to move PT-305 to the water, test her for passenger use and, for the first time, offer civilians the chance to take a ride on a fully restored combat-veteran PT boat – the fastest US naval ship in World War II.
The National WWII Museum will commemorate Memorial Day by honoring the courage and sacrifice of fallen servicemembers through a series of public programs. On May 30, the Museum’s events will kick off at 10:30 a.m. with patriotic music selections by the Marine Corps Band New Orleans Brass Quintet. The performance will be followed by a special ceremony featuring personal tributes from relatives of those who lost their lives during World War II.