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We are excited to announce that the Victory Belles are now available to serenade you to the sounds of the 1940s—virtually! It's a great w...
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Honor Deferred: Black Veterans and the Medal of Honor
On August 23, 1945, high-ranking military officials and civilians gathered at the White House to watch President Harry Truman bestow the Medal of Honor among 28 veterans who served with valor during World War II.
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What Can We Learn About World War II From Black Quartermasters?
This article looks at the experiences of four Black GIs—two in the European theater and two in the Pacific theater—in the Quartermaster Corps, the Army’s chief logistics branch.
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The National WWII Museum Celebrates 15 Years of Honoring and Preserving the Stories of the Greatest Generation
On June 6, 2015, The National WWII Museum will simultaneously commemorate the 71st anniversary of the D-Day invasion at Normandy and the 15th anniversary of its opening as The National D-Day Museum in 2000. After receiving Congressional designation to become America’s WWII Museum in 2004, the institution launched a major campaign in order to expand into a world-class educational institution that preserves the stories of the Greatest Generation, while benefiting and inspiring future generations.
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Corporal Charles J. Berry's Medal of Honor
In the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history, 27 Marines and sailors were awarded the Medal of Honor for action on Iwo Jima. No other campaign surpassed that number.
Past Events
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day: A Conversation with Martin Baranek
01/27/2020 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMJoin us for an evening of remembrance and reflection with Holocaust survivor Martin Baranek, author of Determined: A Memoir.
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Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Scouts BSA Day
01/25/2020 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMAll levels of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Scouts BSA along with their families are invited to join us for The National WWII Museum’s annual Scout Day.
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Girl Scout Day
01/18/2020 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMAll levels of Girl Scouts and their families are invited to join us for The National WWII Museum’s annual Girl Scout Day.