Robert Riskin, head of the Bureau of Motion Pictures, was responsible for creating Projections of America, a documentary film series that became one of the most important propaganda initiatives of World War II.
Music as a powerful expression of a sense of self and community was essential and uplifting for many incarcerees—as expressions that spread beyond the confines of the Japanese American confinement centers.
The Museum highlights educational resources for teachers and students that can be used to explore Japanese American incarceration.
The final liberation of the Philippines at the end of World War II released Filipinos from years of torment—but recognition of their courage and sacrifice was slow in coming.
The National WWII Museum is a great place for families to experience history hands-on! Explore kid-friendly immersive exhibits and interactive experiences to learn what life was like during World War II and how the global conflict shaped the world we live in today. Discounted Museum admission is available every day for K-12 students, and kids under 5 get in free.