As the United States prepared for war, military leaders had a long list of needs—guns, tanks, ships, and equipment of every kind. One of the things they needed most of all, however, was people.
During the Battle of Buna, two soldiers of the 32nd Infantry Division went above and beyond the call of duty.
The National WWII Museum mourns the loss of WWII veteran, Museum volunteer, and dear friend Herman “Dutch” Prager Jr., who passed away recently at age 99.
Radio as sonic morale booster was particularly important during the holidays. In this article we revisit Christmas recordings of Command Performance, The Jack Benny Show, and other radio programs.
John C. McManus, PhD, Presents “Fire and Fortitude: The US Army in the Pacific, 1941–1943”
Join us for a conversation about Ron Werneth’s new book Fall of the Japanese Empire: Memories of the Air War 1942–1945.
Join us to christen the Museum’s newest permanent exhibit, spotlighting New Orleans boatbuilder Andrew Higgins and the Home Front workers of Higgins Industries.