On May 22, 1943, Moscow announced the dissolution of the Communist International.

World War II transformed the United States from a midlevel global power to the leader of the “free world.” With this rapid rise in power and influence, the United States had to take on new responsibilities, signaling the beginning of the "American era."

Though lasting only 360 days, Operation Magic Carpet was the largest combined air and sealift ever organized.

On July 21, 2017, The National WWII Museum will unveil a new special exhibit called The Pelican State Goes to War: Louisiana in World War II. Presented by The Alta and John Franks Foundation, the exhibit will feature artifacts, photographs, oral histories and associated educational programming to highlight Louisiana’s extraordinary contributions toward America achieving victory in World War II.

NEW ORLEANS – In October of 2006, The National World War II Museum in New Orleans introduced a national, grass-roots program to produce h...