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"To Bear the Unbearable": Japan's Surrender, Part I
Japanese military leaders debated Japan's possible surrender up to the last moment. Emperor Hirohito's intervention was critical.
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There Are No Civilians in Japan
Allied military planners faced a bitter truth as they planned for a possible invasion of Japan: there were no distinctions between soldiers and civilians.
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WWII Research Services
As each day passes, we lose more WWII veterans. Lost along with them are heroic stories and memories, and many loved ones are left feelin... -
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The National World War II Museum to offer discounted admission to Louisiana residents
NEW ORLEANS (June 18, 2008) – The National World War II Museum in New Orleans is presenting its popular Stars & Stripes Summer promot... -
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Liberation of Morotai: A Bloodless Peleliu
While Peleliu remains a fixture of Pacific war memory, Morotai is overlooked and virtually forgotten in histories of the Pacific theater.
Past Events
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Expressions of America
11/15/2023 | 5:30 PM - 6:00 PMThe Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
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"Expressions of America"
11/14/2023 | 5:30 PM - 6:00 PMThe Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
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Normandy & the Seine River: From the D-Day Beaches to the Liberation of Paris
10/29/2023 - 11/06/2023 | 12:00 AMThis journey in Normandy and voyage on the Seine River features renowned historians and expert local guides with unparalleled knowledge of WWII locations— from lesser-known sites available exclusively to The National WWII Museum’s travel programs to iconic landmarks steeped in heroism and history.
