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Museum Acquires Item Related to the First African American Unit in Normandy
Museum adds rare barrage balloon equipment to Collection.
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Death in the West: The Battle of the Ruhr Pocket
The Ruhr Pocket campaign of April 1945 ended Germany's hopes—and established the US Army.
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Pearl Harbor Commemorative Ceremony
During 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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A Note from Our Chairman of the Board
As a WWII veteran, I am reminded of how the Greatest Generation came together under difficult circumstances more than 75 years ago. Today, our nation is again called to rise to the challenge as the COVID-19 pandemic impacts our communities.
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When Higgins Boats Invaded New Orleans' Lakefront
On July 23, 1944, a celebration marked a milestone in production for Higgins Industries, which had just finished its 10,000th boat for delivery to the US Navy.
Past Events
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Student Leadership Academy (June 20 - 26, 2021)
06/20/2021 - 06/26/2021 | 12:00 AMStudent Leadership Academy is the Museum’s premier leadership-training program for high school and undergraduate students, The Academy's experiential learning activities are based on leadership qualities defined by Dwight D. Eisenhower, Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe during World War II and President of the United States.
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Knitting for Victory
06/12/2021 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMHow did a ball of yarn and knitting needles support the war effort during World War II? Learn more as The National WWII Museum commemorates International Knitting Day on Saturday, June 12, 2021.
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"X Troop: The Secret Jewish Commandos of World War II"
06/09/2021 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMTune in for a conversation about the men of X Troop, who were the real Inglorious Basterds: a secret commando unit of young Jewish refugees who were trained in counterintelligence and advanced combat to deliver decisive blows against the Nazis.
