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White Death
The heroic stand of Finland against the Soviet Union in 1939 was a lesson for the ages.
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In Pursuit of the Missing: The National WWII Museum and DPAA Unite to Honor America’s Promise
Through partnership, research, and remembrance, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) and The National WWII Museum help ensure that no family is forgotten and no hero is left behind.
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FDR's D-Day Prayer
On June 6, 1944, President Franklin Roosevelt's usual "fireside chat" would be replaced with a joint prayer with the American people.
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Kenneth Gruennert and Elmer Burr’s Medals of Honor
During the Battle of Buna, two soldiers of the 32nd Infantry Division went above and beyond the call of duty.
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Technical Sergeant Charles Coolidge's Medal of Honor
One of two remaining WWII Medal of Honor recipients, Charles Coolidge, passed away on April 6, 2021 at the age of 99. He was awarded the Medal for his actions in France in 1944.
Past Events
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Megastructures: Forced Labor and Massive Works in the Third Reich (July 7 to 18, 2022)
07/07/2022 - 07/18/2022 | 12:00 AMJoin Dr. Alexandra Richie on a poignant tour of Poland to discover the remnants of the vast construction projects initiated by the Third Reich and hear the stories of those who were forced to build them.
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Normandy Academy (High School) (July 5 - 16, 2022)
07/05/2022 - 07/16/2022 | 12:00 AMThis course examines leadership and decision-making scenarios during the Battle of Normandy. Through readings, battlefield visits in Normandy, and online discussion forums, students analyze the decisions made during the planning and implementation of Operation Overlord.
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Normandy Academy (High School) (June 27 - July 8, 2022)
06/27/2022 - 07/08/2022 | 12:00 AMThis course examines leadership and decision-making scenarios during the Battle of Normandy. Through readings, battlefield visits in Normandy, and online discussion forums, students analyze the decisions made during the planning and implementation of Operation Overlord.
