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    The War Refugee Board

    When President Franklin Roosevelt created the War Refugee Board in January 1944, he tasked this new government agency with rescuing and providing relief for Jews and other groups facing Nazi persecution and murder in Europe. By that time, more than five million European Jews had already been murdered. The War Refugee Board staff used creativity and the near-certainty of Allied victory to aid hundreds of thousands of people in the final seventeen months of World War II.

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    The National WWII Museum Offers Half-Price Museum Admission to Louisiana Residents During the Month of September

    For the third consecutive year, The National WWII Museum is showing its appreciation to local supporters by offering discounted admission to Louisiana residents. During the entire month of September, locals will have the opportunity to enjoy the Museum’s exhibits and galleries for only half the price of regular Museum admission, including the newly opened special exhibit The Pelican State Goes to War: Louisiana in World War II, which offers a deep dive into the contributions of Louisianans to the Allied victory, both on the battlefield and on the Home Front.

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  • 75th Anniversary of the Commissioning of PT-305: Open House and Anniversary Celebration

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    75th Anniversary of the Commissioning of PT-305: Open House and Anniversary Celebration

    On December 8, 2018, we will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the commissioning of PT-305! 

    Celebrating the 75th anniversary of PT-305's Commissioning

    Built in New Orleans by Higgins Industries, the patrol-torpedo boat PT-305 was a critical asset for the US Navy during World War II, serving in European waters from 1944 to the end of the war. Following her wartime service, PT-305 served as a New York tour boat, a fishing charter, and an oyster boat, undergoing modifications along the way: new, less-costly engines; several new paint jobs; and a dramatic reduction in length. 

    When she was acquired by The National WWII Museum, PT-305 was in dry dock in Galveston, Texas, and in serious disrepair. In April 2007, accompanied by Museum curators, PT-305 found her way back to New Orleans, where Museum became her home on land until she could be restored by a dedicated volunteer crew to her former glory. 

    On March 25, 2017, a dedication ceremony returned PT-305 to her home waters of Lake Pontchartrain. Operating for rides and deck tours out of a custom-built boathouse at Lakeshore Landing, she has returned to service as a vehicle of education for current and future generations to learn about Home Front industry, PT-305's wartime service, and the service of the brave young men who served aboard her. 

    On December 8, 2018 PT-305 will celebrate the 75th anniversary of her commissioning. PT-305 staff and volunteers are commemorating this special occasion with a special anniversary party at her boat house.

    Event Details:

    • 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. | Special commemorative rides
    • 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Open house with dockside viewing of the boat, anniversary cake, beverages, and gift certificate specials
    • 2:00 p.m. | Special remarks

    Provided by PT-305 Excursions LLC

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    STEM Innovation Camp - Session 2 (June 18-22)

    06/18/2018 - 06/22/2018 | 12:00 AM
    Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) come alive during The National WWII Museum's Summer STEM Innovation Camp! Learn about t...