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“Remember Pearl Harbor!” (2010)
The National World War II Museum observes the 69th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, December 2010.
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Article TypeThe Battle of Midway
One of Japan’s main goals during World War II was to remove the United States as a Pacific power in order to gain territory in east Asia and the southwest Pacific islands. Japan hoped to defeat the US Pacific Fleet and use Midway as a base to attack Pearl Harbor, securing dominance in the region and then forcing a negotiated peace.
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The National World War II Museum offers an unforgettable experience for all ages
NEW ORLEANS – Founded as the National D-Day Museum and now designated by Congress as America’s official World War II Museum, The National... -
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D-Day Doctrine: Six Elements for a Successful Landing
Planning the Overlord assault didn’t just happen overnight. It was a result of a prewar doctrinal framework built upon six identified components for an amphibious assault.
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The Battle of Wake Island: Nation’s Morale Lifted in 1941
The valiant defense of Wake Island by US Marines, sailors, soldiers, and civilians became a potent rallying point for Americans in the dark days after Pearl Harbor.
Past Events
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Meet the Author--James Scott, "Black Snow: Curtis LeMay, the Firebombing of Tokyo and the Road to the Atomic Bomb"
10/26/2022 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMJoin us as Museum friend and best-selling author, James Scott, returns to New Orleans to discuss his latest book about the B-29 campaign in the Pacific.
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Victory in the Pacific: Japan & Okinawa (October 11 - 21, 2022)
10/11/2022 - 10/21/2022 | 12:00 AMThe National WWII Museum’s newest tour brings you to Japan, where World War II ultimately ended. Beginning in Tokyo, guests will investigate the Japanese perspective on the end of the war at the Yushukan War Memorial Museum and also explore the Japanese civilian experience at the National Showa Memorial Museum.
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Lunchbox Lecture: Bomber Builder: The Boeing Aircraft Company in World War II
10/05/2022 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMJoin Washington state native Cory Graff as he discusses some of the biggest, most complex, and most impactful aircraft of the age.
