Born in the Appalachian Mountains on May 1, 1918, in Cherry Grove, West Virginia, T/Sgt. Clinton Hedrick enlisted in the US Army in September 1940 in Columbus, Ohio, before America’s entry into the war.
The shamrock is the symbol of Ireland and a recurring theme in The National WWII Museum’s collection.
A snapshot of Roland Martin's course from boyhood in California to a B-17 Pilot stationed in England, ending as a POW in Germany.
Julia engages with The National WWII Museum well beyond her Saturday commitment with the Victory Corps.
On D-Day, Higgins boats landed thousands of GIs on French shores. Often overlooked in comparison to the LCVP is its "big brother"—the Landing Craft Mechanized.
The National WWII Museum, in partnership with the Mayor’s Military Advisory Committee, will also host an Armed Forces Day Commemoration Ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. (CT) to honor all past and present members of the Armed Forces.
The National WWII Museum’s most popular tour provides an in-depth itinerary exploring America’s most famous WWII battle. Offering a full week of touring in Normandy at an incredible price, this unforgettable tour offers great value and features top guides, upscale accommodations in prime locations, comprehensive dining, and exclusive access to sites unseen on other programs.
As the official Louisiana stop of their 50-States Tour, Letters From Home will bring back the style of the USO with a high-energy performance featuring Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann!