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Curator's Pick: The St. Lo Collection
Learn the story of one of the early collections acquired by the Museum.
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The Perfect Fascist: A Story of Love, Power, and Morality in Mussolini's Italy
Tune into a webinar featuring Dr. de Grazia presenting on her latest book, The Perfect Fascist, which tells the story of fascist, Attilio Teruzzi—a war hero turned commander of Mussolini’s Black Shirts—and how the personal became political in the fascist quest for manhood and power.
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The Hershel “Woody” Williams Medal of Honor Foundation Honors Gold Star Families with Memorial at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans
In honor of The Hershel “Woody” Williams Medal of Honor Foundation’s commitment to honoring Gold Star families, the Foundation has gifted The National WWII Museum with a Gold Star mural located on the side of the institution’s Louisiana Memorial Pavilion. The 26x14-foot painting will act as a lasting tribute to families who have lost a loved one in the service of the nation’s military, while also preserving the memory of the fallen and standing as a stark reminder that freedom is not free.
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Pucker up for Victory!
No newsflash in modern history has ever been greeted with such overwhelming celebration as the announcement that Japan had surrendered, effectively ending World War II, a war that Americans thought would go on indefinitely. Of all the iconic images from that day, the one that still continues to embody the spirit of the nation was of one very famous kiss between a nurse and a sailor.
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The National World War II Museum preserves Kitchen Memories
NEW ORLEANS – Many of our strongest memories are centered on food: meals we have loved, meals we have hated, special gatherings or everyd...
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Women of Courage: Anne Levy and Nicole Spangenberg
03/21/2018 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMHear from two incredible survivors of World War II as they share their stories of bravery and commitment.
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Veterans Day at the Museum
11/11/2017 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMEach year, on Veterans Day, we commemorate veterans and their service to our country—and, in turn, all veterans receive free Museum admission on this special occasion. WWII veterans receive free admission every day to Museum exhibit galleries, Beyond All Boundaries and Final Mission: USS Tang Submarine Experience.
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2017 Victory Ball
11/10/2017 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PMJoin The National WWII Museum on the eve of Veterans Day for a Museum tradition in a salute to the men and women who have and continue to dedicate their lives to our freedom.
