On July 23, 1944, a celebration marked a milestone in production for Higgins Industries, which had just finished its 10,000th boat for delivery to the US Navy. 

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.