The National WWII Museum Commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the End of World War II with a Year of Events
On May 8, 1945, World War II in Europe came to an end.
On May 8, 1945, World War II in Europe came to an end.
The National WWII Museum today announced that Gordon H. “Nick” Mueller, PhD, will step down as president and CEO of the institution effective June 30, 2017, moving into a part-time role as president and CEO emeritus. The Museum’s national Board of Trustees has appointed Stephen Watson, longtime executive vice president and COO, as Mueller’s successor.
Haley Guepet, PhD, is the Research Historian at The National WWII Museum’s Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy.
Read excerpts from some of the winning essays, which contemplate what the duty of art and artists should be during times of war and conflict.
Marking the Museum closing of the special exhibit dedicated to Louisiana's WWII history, a panel discussion about the Pelican State's wartime contributions and legacies.