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Harold Ward: The Naval Battle of Guadalcanal
Eleven months after witnessing the attack on Pearl Harbor, Harold Ward stood watch aboard the USS San Francisco as the heavy cruiser "steamed right into a mess."
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Engage Until Neutralized: USS Texas Battles Battery Hamburg
In June 1944, USS Texas battled the largest German gun battery in the Cherbourg area in support of the VII Corps’ push on the city.
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Dinner with a Curator:
"When War Came to Alaska: The Battle of Attu"10/02/2025 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMExplore the only land battle between American and Japanese forces to take place on North American soil.
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The Battle of Wake Island: Nation’s Morale Lifted in 1941
The valiant defense of Wake Island by US Marines, sailors, soldiers, and civilians became a potent rallying point for Americans in the dark days after Pearl Harbor.
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The Battle of Kasserine Pass
Prepare for the 75th Anniversary Symposium, coming February 24 to the Museum, with these resources.
Past Events
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The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
02/17/2025 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMJoin our signature vocal trio the Victory Belles for an evening of 1940s tunes paired with our state-of-the-art outdoor sound and light show, Expressions of America.
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The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
02/15/2025 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMJoin our signature vocal trio the Victory Belles for an evening of 1940s tunes paired with our state-of-the-art outdoor sound and light show, Expressions of America.
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Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II Symposium
02/15/2025 | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PMPresented by the Lois and Lloyd Hawkins, Jr. Foundation
Join us for an engaging daylong symposium in honor of Black History Month and our new special exhibition exploring the significant role African Americans played in securing Allied victory.
