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The Incredible Story of Jack Lucas: The Youngest Medal of Honor Recipient in World War II
Jack Lucas saved the lives of three men… just six days after his 17th birthday.
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‘Rome Taken!’: The Liberation of Rome, 1944
The Allied capture of Rome in June 1944 marked the fall of the first Axis capital but was ultimately overshadowed by the D-Day landings in Normandy.
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Lunchbox Lecture: Winning the Peace: MacArthur and the Occupation of Japan
This virtual program is free and will be available to watch through Zoom and Facebook. The program recording will be available to re-watch at the conclusion of the program on Facebook and eventually on YouTube.
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The Hershel “Woody” Williams Medal of Honor Foundation Honors Gold Star Families with Memorial at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans
In honor of The Hershel “Woody” Williams Medal of Honor Foundation’s commitment to honoring Gold Star families, the Foundation has gifted The National WWII Museum with a Gold Star mural located on the side of the institution’s Louisiana Memorial Pavilion. The 26x14-foot painting will act as a lasting tribute to families who have lost a loved one in the service of the nation’s military, while also preserving the memory of the fallen and standing as a stark reminder that freedom is not free.
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Richard Greer
Remembering a decorated WWII Marine and longtime friend of The National WWII Museum.
Past Events
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Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man
07/29/2020 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMJoin best-selling authors Lynn Vincent and Sara Vladic who tell the story of the USS Indianapolis, her crew, and their illustrious battle history.
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The Fortress: The Great Siege of Przemysl
07/23/2020 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMAlexander Watson, author of The Fortress, tells the story of World War I's epic battle between Russia and Austria-Hungary for the eastern European fortress of Przemysl.
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The 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain: A Conversation with James Holland and Rob Citino, PhD
07/09/2020 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMJoin best-selling author James Holland and the Museum’s Samuel Zemurray Stone Senior Historian Dr. Rob Citino for what is sure to be an exciting and engaging conversation!
