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Press ReleaseNEW ORLEANS – On Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 6:00 pm, The National World War II Museum will continue its highly successful General Raym...
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The National WWII Museum Names Michael S. Bell Executive Director of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy
The National WWII Museum in New Orleans has named Michael S. Bell, PhD (COL, USA, Ret.), as Executive Director of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy.
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The Legacy of WWII Tattoos: Stories of Ink, Sacrifice, and Memory
Each tattoo inked on the skin of those who lived through World War II tells a unique story, reflecting both personal experiences and collective history.
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My Day: The End of World War II
In her August 15, 1945, My Day column, Eleanor Roosevelt reflects on the mixed emotions following the announcement of peace, mourning the war’s losses while urging world leaders to use atomic energy for the benefit of all humanity and to work toward a unified, peaceful future.
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2nd Lieutenant Grant Ichikawa
Grant Ichikawa volunteered for US Army service while incarcerated in the Gila River camp. His service as a Japanese translator and interpreter was just the beginning of a long military career.
Past Events
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Expressions of America
11/15/2023 | 5:30 PM - 6:00 PMThe Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
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"Expressions of America"
11/14/2023 | 5:30 PM - 6:00 PMThe Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
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Teaching with Primary Sources: African American Women in World War II
11/11/2023 | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PMThe National WWII Museum invites middle and high school educators to join us for an exciting professional development opportunity.