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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.
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Four Forgotten American Memoirs of World War II
Thousands of men and women wrote memoirs detailing their experiences in World War II. Here are four lesser known examples that merit a second look.
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Rosie the Riveter and Benny the Bungler: WWII Propaganda at Work
During World War II, the US government waged a constant battle for the hearts and minds of the public. “Rosie the Riveter” and many other wartime propaganda posters remain relevant 75 years later.
Past Events
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The World War II Challenge Webinar Series
07/22/2021 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMThe World War II Challenge Webinar Series continues to the Marianas Islands, the Philippine Sea, and Iwo Jima. Jonathan Parshall returns to discuss the Battle of the Philippine Sea and will be joined by bestselling author James M. Scott.
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"The Indispensables: The Diverse Soldier-Mariners Who Shaped the Country, Formed the Navy, and Rowed Washington Across the Delaware"
06/30/2021 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMA unique program brought to you by the Institute for the Study of War and Democracy comparing and contrasting WWII History with the American Revolution, based on Patrick O’Donnell’s latest book.
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"Shattered Sword: The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway" featuring Jonathan Parshall
06/21/2021 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMA Lecture Series from the World War II Challenge with Crescent City Classic
Join us for a conversation with Jonathan Parshall, coauthor of Shattered Sword: The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway. First published in 2007, Shattered Sword brought to light newly available information from Japanese sources.
