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Morris E. Crain’s Medal of Honor
Morris E. Crain was born on October 7, 1924, in Bandana, Kentucky, on the very western edge of the state.
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James Hendrix's Medal of Honor
James R. Hendrix was born on August 20, 1925, in the small town of Lepanto, Arkansas.
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Stories My Father Told Me: The Invasion of Sicily
Tom Czekanski recalls the story his father Alphonse told him about the friendly fire incident in Sicily.
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Forgotten Fights: Assault on Munda Point, New Georgia, 1943
The US assault on Munda Point, New Georgia in July-August 1943 drove American soldiers and Marines to the limits of endurance—and merited three Medals of Honor.
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The Life of a WWII Ferry Pilot
The experiences of Pilot Teresa James exemplify the dedicated service of WASP women in World War II.
Past Events
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Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony
11/11/2022 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMThe National WWII Museum’s Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony, jointly hosted by the Mayor’s Military Advisory Committee, will honor our nation’s veterans and celebrate the unique qualities of the American spirit demonstrated through their service.
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Meet the Author--"Nazis on the Potomac: The Top-Secret Intelligence Operation that Helped Win World War II"
10/18/2022 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMAuthor Robert K. Sutton will be joined in conversation with Michael Bell, PhD, Executive Director of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy to discuss his book Nazis on the Potomac: The Top-Secret Intelligence Operation that Helped Win World War II.
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Family Block Party
10/08/2022 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMBring your family and friends to experience an unforgettable day at The National WWII Museum's Family Block Party!
