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Press ReleaseNEW ORLEANS (March 19, 2026) — The National WWII Museum is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the American Spirit Award, the Museum...
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An Exhibit Come to Life
A Home Front lathe operator visits her wartime photo in The Arsenal of Democracy.
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Best of WWII Public Programs: Veterans
A sampling of some of the Museum's most poignant programs featuring WWII veterans, civilians, and Holocaust survivors.
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The National WWII Museum Hosts National Student Electronic Field Trip Exploring Experiences in World War II
On February 22, 2018, The National WWII Museum will host a live, web-based program examining racial segregation and discrimination faced by many African Americans during World War II.
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The National World War II Museum commemorates Veterans Day with a meeting of generations
On Veterans Day 2010, New Orleans schoolchildren sat down with World War II vets to ask questions and listen to stories at The National World War II Museum.
Past Events
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Reel History: Rosie
03/21/2023 | 5:00 PM - 8:30 PMIn commemoration of National Rosie the Riveter Day, join filmmakers Tessa Germaine and Taylor Whittington, along with a WWII Rosie, for a discussion about their historical film, Rosie, as a part of The National WWII Museum’s Reel History Film Series.
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We Can Do It!: Female Achievements in the Workplace Since World War II
03/21/2022 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PMJoin The National WWII Museum as we pay tribute to these women and commemorate National Rosie the Riveter Day by hearing from local, modern-day trailblazers about their experiences in the workforce, with a historical overview given by Kim Guise, Senior Curator and Director of Curatorial Services.
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Film Screening: "Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II"
11/16/2019 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMJoin us as we host a film screening of Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Gregory Cooke and real-life “Rosie” Susan King.