Beyond commentary on the burgeoning Cold War, many of Eiji Tsuburaya’s and Ishiro Honda’s production decisions are meant to reflect the Japanese experience of World War II.
Staff Sergeant Raymond Strojny almost single-handedly took out German strongpoint WN-61, clearing the way for his 1st Division comrades to take Omaha Beach's Fox Green sector on D-Day.
Diagnosed with Hansen’s disease and unable to access medication in Japanese-occupied Philippines, Josefina Guerrero decided to join the guerrilla movement and become a spy. Her disease allowed her to move untouched by the Japanese, providing critical intel to American forces as they moved towards the Battle of Manila.
On October 12-14, The National WWII Museum, Commemorative Air Force (CAF) and Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation will once again host the WWII Air, Sea & Land Festival at the New Orleans Lakefront Airport to honor the legacy of those who contributed to Allied victory during World War II.
The National WWII Museum today announced two new recipients of the institution’s highest honor, the American Spirit Award. On June 9, Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough and patriotic philanthropist David M. Rubenstein will receive the Award, which recognizes individuals who best exemplify the outstanding qualities of the American spirit, including teamwork, optimism and determination. McCullough and Rubenstein both inspire the exploration and expression of these values through their own life and work.