Latest VA Projection Reveals Rate of WWII’s Fade from Living Memory
2024 agency numbers estimate fewer than 0.5% of Americans who served in the war still living.
2024 agency numbers estimate fewer than 0.5% of Americans who served in the war still living.
For the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, honor the men and women who helped to liberate a continent. Sail from Hamburg aboard Seabourn Ovation on May 29, 2024, with world-renowned historians and a custom itinerary emphasizing the land, sea, and air campaigns of World War II. Stand where history was made in Normandy for an unforgettable 80th anniversary ceremony on June 6, 2024.
Learn the story of one of the early collections acquired by the Museum.
An interview with Band of Brothers actor James Madio on filming Episode 9, "Why We Fight."
Marking the 70th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy, France, next year, The National WWII Museum will host an exclusive, educational travel program aboard Silversea Cruises’ luxurious <em>Silver Cloud</em> cruise ship.
The National WWII Museum’s most popular tour provides an in-depth itinerary exploring America’s most famous WWII battle. Offering a full week of touring in Normandy at an incredible price, this unforgettable tour offers great value and features top guides, upscale accommodations in prime locations, comprehensive dining, and exclusive access to sites unseen on other programs.
The National WWII Museum will mark the 78th anniversary of D-Day and 22nd birthday of the Museum on Monday, June 6, 2022, highlighted by the Dr. Hal Baumgarten D-Day Commemoration Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. (CT).
In 1992, Museum founder and award-winning author Stephen E. Ambrose published the New York Times bestseller Band of Brothers — which became not only a successful HBO miniseries, but also a cultural phenomenon that continues today. Join staff from America's official WWII museum and notable historians for the real-life epic journey across Europe. This exclusive travel opportunity includes tour stops and special guests not featured anywhere else.