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Higgins “78” Specifications:Length 78 feetBeam 20 feet 1 inchDraft 5 feet 3 inchesWeight 43-56 tons, depending on weaponsEngines 3 Packar...
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Before Montgomery: Bayard Rustin and the Fight for Racial Justice During World War II
For civil rights leader Bayard Rustin, World War II was a crucial time when he explored nonviolent direct action as a philosophy and a method for challenging racial inequality.
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Blasting the Way to the Beachhead: US Navy Underwater Demolition Teams in the Pacific
The men of the Underwater Demolition Teams in the Pacific were born out of the necessity of the moment in World War II, and blasted their way from one island to another to help achieve American victory over Japan.
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Hall of Democracy Now Open
The National WWII Museum today celebrated two significant milestones, each marking a major step toward completing its physical campus: the grand opening of Hall of Democracy and the groundbreaking of Liberation Pavilion.
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Bridget Gibbons
Bridget Gibbons is an institute intern at the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy.
Past Events
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"Expressions of America"
07/17/2023 | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PMThe Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
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"Expressions of America"
07/15/2023 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PMThe Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
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"Expressions of America"
07/10/2023 | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PMThe Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.