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Black Volunteer Infantry Platoons in World War II
Many historians have written about the famous “Buffalo Soldiers” of the all-Black 92nd Infantry Division, who fought with distinction during World War II.
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Come Back Fighting: USS New Orleans at War
On display April 9, 2026, through February 14, 2027, in the Joe W. and Dorothy D. Brown Foundation Special Exhibit Gallery The Natio... -
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The ‘Band of Brothers’ That Wasn’t
Though the 52 men inducted with Company I in 1940 rendered excellent service, their “band of brothers” did not endure much past their first months in combat.
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Jonathan Parshall
Jonathan Parshall saw his interest in the Imperial Japanese Navy develop early in his childhood.
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Soldier Who Died in Japanese POW Camp Accounted for 80 Years Later
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced that 20-year-old US Army Private First Class Joseph C. Murphy of Bogalusa, Louisiana, was considered accounted for on April 1, 2024.
Past Events
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Liberation Pavilion Grand Opening
11/03/2023 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWatch live as The National WWII Museum opens its capstone exhibit hall, Liberation Pavilion, exploring the end of World War II, the Holocaust, the postwar years, and how the war continues to impact our lives today.
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Easy Company Tour: England to the Eagle's Nest (September 17 - 29, 2023)
09/17/2023 - 09/29/2023In 1992, Museum founder and award-winning author Stephen E. Ambrose published the New York Times bestseller Band of Brothers—which became not only a successful HBO miniseries, but also a cultural phenomenon that continues today. Join staff from America's official WWII museum and notable historians for the real-life epic journey across Europe. This exclusive travel opportunity includes tour stops and special guests not featured anywhere else.
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D-Day - The Invasion of Normandy & Liberation of France (September 14 to 20, 2023)
09/14/2023 - 09/20/2023 | 12:00 AMThe National WWII Museum’s most popular tour provides an in-depth itinerary exploring America’s most famous WWII battle. Offering a full week of touring in Normandy at an incredible price, this unforgettable tour offers great value and features top guides, upscale accommodations in prime locations, comprehensive dining, and exclusive access to sites unseen on other programs.
