Even though he grew up surrounded by WWII veterans in his small Arkansas town, Rod Fortner knew very little about where his dad served and what he had experienced as a young Marine.
John “Paddy” Hemingway, along with his fellow RAF pilots who have been revered as “the Few,” played a critical role in defending the United Kingdom against Nazi Germany during the summer of 1940.
The National WWII Museum recorded a record-breaking month in March 2016 as the institution welcomed 81,703 visitors, smashing the previous monthly record of 73,449. The Museum also welcomed its five millionth visitor on March 19. The visitation milestones come shortly after the institution opened another major exhibit, Road to Tokyo: Pacific Theater Galleries.
At The National WWII Museum, remembering the anniversary of September 11 means remembering all those who perished that day and recognizing the many different stories they carried with them.