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Recovered and Identified on the USS Oklahoma
AMM2c Durell Wade made the ultimate sacrifice manning his battlestation on USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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History Through the Viewfinder
The concluding "room" of FDR’s Washington, DC, memorial underscores a poignant connection to Thomas Jefferson.
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Eugene DiSabatino: Manhattan Project
DiSabatino was selected by Army officers at NYU and after being interviewed was assigned to Los Alamos.
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Love—Guess Who! Valentine’s Letters from World War II
Forced apart by war, newlyweds and expectant parents Richard and Jean Porritt celebrated Valentine’s Day the only way they could: through greeting cards and love letters.
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Surviving the Sinking of the USS Indianapolis
Hundreds of the ship's crew floated on the Pacific for days. Their location and fate were unknown to the US Navy.
Past Events
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Pearl Harbor Commemorative Ceremony
12/07/2023 | 11:45 AM - 12:45 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.
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Pearl Harbor Commemorative Ceremony
12/07/2022 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMDuring this year’s commemorative ceremony, pay tribute to those who lost their lives on December 7, 1941, through a moving program that brings to life the enduring significance and legacy of this day, its heroic Medal of Honor actions, and its relevance today.
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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.
