History through the Viewfinder
The sands of Omaha Beach keep the memory alive of those who fought on its shore to restore freedom.
The sands of Omaha Beach keep the memory alive of those who fought on its shore to restore freedom.
Rod Serling, the creative genius behind The Twilight Zone and other memorable film and television productions, was both haunted and inspired by his experiences as a US Army paratrooper during World War II.
The commemorations on January 27 remind us that the Holocaust was the result of step-by-step decisions by individuals that led to the largest genocide in the history of mankind in a wave of antisemitism, intolerance, and hatred.
This new series features master’s student papers from the University of New Orleans. The first submission delves into American memory of World War II.
"Today’s agenda really centered on the idea of honoring the legacy, contributions, and memory of those who have served in the armed services."
Each year, our D-Day commemoration celebrates the Museum’s birthday but also calls to remember the men who landed on the beaches in Normandy, and Americans’ responses all around the world upon learning about the actions of that day.