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“Japan Surrenders!”
NEW ORLEANS (August 14, 2009) – No newsflash in modern history has ever been greeted with such overwhelming celebration as the announceme...
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Press Release
“Japan Surrenders!”
NEW ORLEANS (August 14, 2009) – No newsflash in modern history has ever been greeted with such overwhelming celebration as the announceme... -
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The National WWII Museum to Welcome Louisiana’s Brightest History Students
The National WWII Museum is excited to open its doors to welcome the state’s top notch history students April 20 for competition in the Louisiana History Day Contest. The prestigious academic research program and competition is for students in grades 6-12 and is part of a nation-wide hunt for the best budding historians.
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Article TypeGeneral William H. Simpson’s Ninth US Army and the Liberation of Brest
Historians have debated the logic of fighting to liberate Brest, with some arguing that it would have made more sense to simply bypass the city and isolate the garrison.
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“You Couldn’t Grasp It All”: American Forces Enter Buchenwald
American personnel faced a humanitarian catastrophe when they liberated Buchenwald Concentration Camp.
Past Events
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Pearl Harbor Commemorative Ceremony
12/07/2022 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMDuring this year’s commemorative ceremony, pay tribute to those who lost their lives on December 7, 1941, through a moving program that brings to life the enduring significance and legacy of this day, its heroic Medal of Honor actions, and its relevance today.
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"Louisiana Christmas Day"
12/06/2022 | 11:30 AM - 1:45 PMSpend the holidays Louisiana style as the Victory Belles take us on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in Jackson Square!
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"Louisiana Christmas Day"
12/04/2022 | 11:30 AM - 1:45 PMSpend the holidays Louisiana style as the Victory Belles take us on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in Jackson Square!
Written and Directed by Ricky Graham
