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The Death of a General: George S. Patton, Jr.
General George S. Patton, Jr., one of America’s greatest battlefield commanders, died on December 21, 1945 in an Army hospital in Heidelberg, Germany.
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Liberation of the Philippines 1945
The final liberation of the Philippines at the end of World War II released Filipinos from years of torment—but recognition of their courage and sacrifice was slow in coming.
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Anne Mergen: First Lady of Editorial Cartoons During World War II
Anne Mergen was the only female editorial cartoonist of her time. Her work captured the social and political atmosphere of the WWII years and beyond.
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The Depths of Courage: Howard Gilmore and the USS Growler
Commander Howard Gilmore’s story is certainly one of extraordinary valor, dedication, and sacrifice.
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'Home Alive By ‘45’: Operation Magic Carpet
Though lasting only 360 days, Operation Magic Carpet was the largest combined air and sealift ever organized.
Past Events
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Lunchbox Lecture: The 102nd Cavalry: From Omaha Beach to Paris and Beyond
01/05/2022 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMThe 102nd Cavalry was a New Jersey Army National Guard unit that was activated and mechanized just prior to America’s entry into World War II.
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Pearl Harbor 80th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony
12/07/2021 | 11:00 AM - 11:45 PMEarly on December 7, 1941, citizens and servicemembers alike in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, faced terror as Japanese planes rained fire on the island in a stunning surprise attack. The assault quickly plunged the United States into a world-changing war. Each year, The National WWII Museum commemorates those who lost their lives on that fateful December day.
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Pearl Harbor: The Aftermath
12/07/2021 | 3:45 PM - 5:00 PMA panel discussion of historians from members of The Institute for the Study of War and Democracy in The National WWII Museum’s US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center
