History in a New Light
An Inside Look at Curating Expressions of America
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"Memories of Hell" on Iwo Jima
WWII veteran's donated memoir recalls Pacific island fighting.
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Exhibit
Malcolm S. Forbes Rare and Iconic Artifacts Gallery
The newly renovated Malcolm S. Forbes Rare and Iconic Artifacts Gallery provides a new opportunity for the Museum to highlight hidden gems from its vast collection of more than a quarter of a million objects and a wealth of archival materials and oral histories—only a small percentage of which can be displayed at any one time.
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In Memoriam:
Lawrence Brooks
(1909-2022)Lawrence Brooks, who was the oldest known living US veteran, passed away January 5, 2022, at age 112. Please read below to learn more about his incredible life and legacy, as well as to stream his memorial service live from The National WWII Museum on January 15.
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United States v. 2LT Jack R. Robinson
Jackie Robinson is best known for breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier. Less well known, but just as pivotal, is his 1944 court-martial after refusing to move to the back of a military bus.
Past Events
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Baptist Community Ministries Faith in Wartime Lecture Series: Dr. G. Kurt Piehler, A Religious History of the American GI in World War II
05/10/2023 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMJoin us for a conversation with author G. Kurt Piehler, PhD, and Michael Bell, PhD, Executive Director of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, on Piehler’s book A Religious History of the American GI in World War II.
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Sensory Friendly Mornings
04/29/2023 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMAvailable on the last Saturday of each month, Sensory Friendly Mornings are for individuals of all ages with special needs and their families to enjoy early access to the Museum with modifications to make the experience more sensory friendly.
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Manufacturing Victory Electronic Field Trip (Session 2)
04/25/2023 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMJoin The National WWII Museum this spring to learn more about the inspiring story of the American Home Front effort that brought victory to the Allies and brought the country out of the Great Depression.
