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Press Release This Fourth of July weekend, bring the family to The National World War II Museum for a lesson in the true meaning of the American...
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Nationwide Essay and Art Contests Explore American Diversity
NEW ORLEANS (January 27, 2009) – The National World War II Museum’s Education Department recently launched its 5th annual High Sch... -
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Mandeville High School wins The National World War II Museum’s Cox High School Quiz Bowl
On March 25, 2010, The National World War II Museum held finals for the annual Cox Quiz Bowl. This year’s competition was won by Mandeville High School. Second place went to Brother Martin High School.
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Kristallnacht: The Night of Broken Glass
Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass, was the Nazi dictatorship’s declaration of war against German and Austrian Jews in November 1938.
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The National WWII Museum and Hancock Whitney Present 2018 American Spirit Awards
The National WWII Museum is pleased to announce the 2018 recipients of the American Spirit Award – the highest honor bestowed by the Museum.
Past Events
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Red Tail, WASP and Firefly: The Aviators of WWII
10/08/2020 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMIn this session, Sherri L. Smith will talk about her research and the very human stories behind the history of WWII aviation.
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"The Women with Silver Wings: The Inspiring True Story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II"
05/05/2020 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMJoin historian Katherine Sharp Landdeck, associate professor of history at Texas Woman's University (the home of the WASP archives), for a conversation about the thrilling true story of the daring female aviators who helped the United States win World War II, and then ultimate Allied victory.
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"We'll Meet Again: A Tribute to the Blonde Bombshells of World War II"
03/13/2020 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PMJoin us for this brand new tribute show honoring the best of the WWII songbirds—women who healed the heart and instilled patriotism through their songs.