Known to her enemies as “Lady Death,” Lyudmila Pavlichenko is recognized as the most successful female sniper in history with a total of 309 confirmed kills.

Actor Henry Fonda put a successful acting career on hold to serve in the US Navy.

Telling the story of why the war was fought is at the heart of The National WWII Museum’s mission. In this exclusive small-group guided tour of The Arsenal of Democracy: The Herman and George R. Brown Salute to the Home Front—it brings that story home.

NEW ORLEANS (March 19, 2026) — The National WWII Museum is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the American Spirit Award, the Museum...

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