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The Liberation of Paris
Despite the impending defeat of the Wehrmacht in France, the victory over Germany would not be complete until the capital of France was liberated, and the Vichy government replaced.
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Staff Sergeant Vernon McGarity's Medal of Honor
In the opening strokes of the Battle of the Bulge, platoon leader Vernon McGarity distinguished himself in combat, inspired his men, and saved lives while delaying the onslaught of German forces.
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The End of World War II in Japan and the Question of Democracy
The construction of a democratic order in Japan during the American occupation was one of the more significant outcomes of the conflict.
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Anthony Acevedo: Mexican American POW Survivor
Mexican American US Army medic Corporal Anthony Acevedo suffered unimaginable horrors as a POW of the Germans. He survived Stalag IXB and then the Berga slave labor camp as well as the trauma and stigma of having been a prisoner of war.
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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.
Past Events
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2023 Armed Forces Day Commemoration
05/20/2023 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMThe National WWII Museum, in partnership with the Mayor’s Military Advisory Committee, will also host an Armed Forces Day Commemoration Ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. (CT) to honor all past and present members of the Armed Forces.
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Easy Company Tour: England to the Eagle's Nest (May 8 - 20, 2023)
05/08/2023 - 05/20/2023 | 12:00 AMIn 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 (May 11 to 17, 2023)
05/11/2023 - 05/17/2023 | 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.
