From the beginning, this was to be a different kind of war—a war not only of conquest but also of annihilation. 

"Being here -- walking on what is sacred ground in the history of a people and a place, talking to those who want to share this with others -- has affected all of us in the most subtle of ways."

Victory over Japan Day was and is celebrated on different dates around the world. Why?

The shamrock is the symbol of Ireland and a recurring theme in The National WWII Museum’s collection.

Frances Langford was an inspiring vocalist who devoted much of her wartime career to the entertainment of those in service. She was known as the “GI Nightingale,” and her performances had the power to temporarily transport troops from the battlefield into the arms of their sweethearts.