Lunchbox Lecture: "World War II Military Service as Civil Rights Activism" by Dr. Marcus Cox, Xavier University
Military service during World War II and racial integration in the armed forces heightened expectations for social progress.
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The Victory Belles
The Victory BellesWith dazzling costumes, captivating choreography, audience interaction, and rich three-part harmonies, the Victory Bell... -
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Latest VA Projection Reveals Rate of WWII’s Fade from Living Memory
2024 agency numbers estimate fewer than 0.5% of Americans who served in the war still living.
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Eleanor Roosevelt's My Day Column from Guadalcanal
In her September 16, 1943, My Day column, Eleanor Roosevelt reflects on her visit to Guadalcanal, where she witnessed the lasting impact of the sacrifices made by US soldiers.
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Curator's Choice: The Luck of the Irish
The shamrock is the symbol of Ireland and a recurring theme in The National WWII Museum’s collection.
Past Events
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2019 Victory Ball
11/08/2019 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PMJoin The National WWII Museum on Friday, November 8, 2019, for a salute to the men and women who dedicate their lives to our freedom.
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Meet the Author
02/19/2019 | 5:00 PM - 8:30 PMJoin us for an evening of discussion about Hugh Ambrose’s final book, Liberated Spirits: Two Women Who Battled Over Prohibition.
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Meet the Author: Robert M. Edsel
01/26/2019 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PMThe best-selling author presents his new book for young readers, The Greatest Treasure Hunt in History: The Story of the Monuments Men.
