The Power of Memory and Changing Views of History

No newsflash in modern history has ever been greeted with such overwhelming celebration as the announcement that Japan had surrendered, effectively ending World War II, a war that Americans thought would go on indefinitely. Of all the iconic images from that day, the one that still continues to embody the spirit of the nation was of one very famous kiss between a nurse and a sailor.

Dominic Martello relived traumatic moments of his WWII combat in North Africa for the rest of his life.

One young American's experience during post-war occupation duty in Japan.

Current US servicemembers and up to five family members receive free Museum admission.