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Best of WWII Public Programs: The Holocaust
A collection of some of the most notable programs on the Holocaust at The National WWII Museum.
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Second Lieutenant Yeiki Kobashigawa's Medal of Honor
On June 2, 1944, Yeiki Kobashigawa, 100th Infantry Battalion, led an incredible attack on the Germans in Italy. Fifty-six years later, he received the Medal of Honor for this action.
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Second Lieutenant Ernest Childers Medal of Honor
A member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Ernest Childers became the first American Indian to be awarded the Medal of Honor in World War II.
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Curator's Pick: The St. Lo Collection
Learn the story of one of the early collections acquired by the Museum.
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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.
Past Events
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Lunchbox Lecture: The USS "Samuel B. Roberts" (DD-413) in the Battle off Samar
06/16/2021 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMThis lecture will follow the story of the USS Samuel B. Roberts from her construction and outfitting and through her missions, culminating with her gallant defense of the Escort Carriers in the Battle off Samar.
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World War II: Witnesses and Memory | Part 3: Memory Wars
06/10/2021 | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PMThe third and final installment of the World War II: Witnesses and Memory series, organized jointly by the Pilecki Institute and The National WWII Museum in New Orleans.
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"X Troop: The Secret Jewish Commandos of World War II"
06/09/2021 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMTune in for a conversation about the men of X Troop, who were the real Inglorious Basterds: a secret commando unit of young Jewish refugees who were trained in counterintelligence and advanced combat to deliver decisive blows against the Nazis.
