On D-Day, Higgins boats landed thousands of GIs on French shores. Often overlooked in comparison to the LCVP is its "big brother"—the Landing Craft Mechanized.
Iconic entertainer of the Jazz Age, famous for her risqué performances, Josephine Baker responded to the start of World War II by becoming a spy for the French Resistance. Known as the “Creole Goddess” of France, Baker used her celebrity to gain access to high-ranking Axis officials.
Military service during World War II and racial integration in the armed forces heightened expectations for social progress.
On August 19, The National WWII Museum will present the first ever Ration Wars – a fast-paced, “Iron Chef” style, WWII-themed cooking competition. Cohosted by New Orleans food critic Ian McNulty and “Chopped Teen” season three champion Eliana de Las Casas, the competition will feature a clash of two local New Orleans chefs: Neal Swidler, Executive Chef at Broussard’s and Natasha Clement, Food Network’s “All-Star Academy” 2016 winner.
The National WWII Museum today announced its newest educational journey, combining the best of Normandy with Paris, the “City of Lights.” The River Seine to the Beaches of Normandy will feature an exclusive lecture series by one of the Museum’s most beloved guest speakers, Alex Kershaw, award winning author of “The Bedford Boys” and recently released “Avenue of Spies.” Tour guests will be immersed in the beautiful vistas and engaging stories of the Normandy region, paired with the highest level of luxury, including a river cruise aboard Uniworld’s brand-new, exclusively chartered Joie de Vivre.
On Veterans Day, the Museum will offer free admission to veterans of all conflicts, along with an engaging slate of commemorative programming.
Join us for a special documentary screening on Veterans Day. This program focuses on the remarkable struggles, strengths, and perspective of America’s military children. While recognizing that the impact of war is profound, Veteran Children: When Parents Go To War provides a unique lens as American families tell us their experiences in their own words.
Join The National WWII Museum on Friday, November 8, 2019, for a salute to the men and women who dedicate their lives to our freedom.