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Käthe Leichter, Champion for Austria’s Working-Class Women
Käthe Leichter (1895-1942) was a champion for working-class women in the Austrian labor movement.
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Britain Moves Leftward: The Labour Party and the July 1945 Election
The July 1945 British election shocked the world, with Winston Churchill and the Conservatives voted out, and Clement Attlee and the Labour Party voted in.
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July 4, 1946: The Philippines Gained Independence from the United States
In WWII’s aftermath, July 4 also became Independence Day for the Philippines in 1946.
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The National WWII Museum Honors Tom Brokaw and Tom Hanks with American Spirit Award at New York Event
When The National WWII Museum first opened its doors on June 6, 2000, as The National D-Day Museum, legendary broadcaster Tom Brokaw and award-winning actor Tom Hanks were already among the ranks of its supporters. It was a natural fit for two men who have done so much to honor the personal stories of World War II, and the beginning of an enduring friendship with the Museum. Both Brokaw and Hanks have worked tirelessly throughout their careers to document the World War II story, educating millions of Americans about our shared history and strengthening the legacy of the greatest generation. On February 24, The National WWII Museum honored their remarkable careers with the presentation of its American Spirit Award.
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Past Events
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Dr. Seuss and WWII: Analyzing Political Cartoons
12/17/2020 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMLearn about Dr. Seuss's role in the war through his political cartoons and the hidden messages in some of his most famous children's books.
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Oral History Reflections of Norman Mineta and Alan Simpson
04/20/2020 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMHistorian Hannah Dailey discusses Japanese American incarceration during World War II through the lens of oral histories conducted with former Congressman Norman Y. Mineta and former Senator Alan K. Simpson.
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Meet the Author: Richard B. Frank
03/03/2020 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMJoin us as we host the launch of military historian Richard B. Frank’s new book Tower of Skulls: A History of the Asia–Pacific War, Volume I: July 1937–May 1942. This new work casts penetrating light on how struggles in Europe and Asia merged into a tightly entwined global war.
