In her September 16, 1943, My Day column, Eleanor Roosevelt reflects on her visit to Guadalcanal, where she witnessed the lasting impact of the sacrifices made by US soldiers.
Born in the Appalachian Mountains on May 1, 1918, in Cherry Grove, West Virginia, T/Sgt. Clinton Hedrick enlisted in the US Army in September 1940 in Columbus, Ohio, before America’s entry into the war.
The shamrock is the symbol of Ireland and a recurring theme in The National WWII Museum’s collection.
In December 1944, Harriet Pickens and Frances Wills became the first African American WAVES officers.
This course will focus on the experiences of US servicemembers and citizens during the end and aftermath of World War II, studied through the lens of four ABMC sites.
As a part of the Museum’s 80th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor programming, one of our closest friends and advisors joins our Senior Historian for a conversation on his book and the events surrounding and during the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor.
Join us on November 30th as Senior Curator Tom Czekanski presents Stories of Pearl Harbor.