Baseball boosted American morale during World War II and whipped soldiers, sailors, and pilots into fighting shape.

At America’s National World War II Museum, we have always looked to our collections and galleries to find sources of inspiration and leadership: from everyday citizens doing their part to help defeat a common enemy to frontline leaders making tough decisions and personal sacrifices in the face of unprecedented challenges.

We realize you can’t come to visit us at the moment, so we’re bringing The National WWII Museum experience to you in a way we’ve never done before.

Museum President & CEO Stephen Watson reflects upon the storm’s impact on the New Orleans community and the Museum’s future.