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Käthe Leichter, Champion for Austria’s Working-Class Women
Käthe Leichter (1895-1942) was a champion for working-class women in the Austrian labor movement.
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Monuments Men: Preserving Cultural Heritage During a Period of Great Turmoil
A description of how the Monuments Men came into existence, and how two of its members were among the first officers sent to the front lines. A story of how one of the largest repositories of art stolen by the Nazis was found.
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The Homeward Bound Pennant
To celebrate the end of the war and the journey back to the United States, US Navy ships often flew long pennants to commemorate their time overseas.
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The Original Stage Door Canteen
Where could a GI enjoy the best big bands, dance with the ladies, and rub elbows with the likes of Marlene Dietrich? Only at the Stage Door Canteen.
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Louisiana Spotlight: Hammond Army Air Field
Louisiana was dotted with Army Air Fields during World War II. Most of them exist today as civilian airports, their military history long forgotten.
Past Events
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"Taking Flight: The Nadine Ramsey Story"
03/29/2022 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMJoin us for a webinar concluding our Women’s History Month programming discussing a pioneer in American aviation.
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We Can Do It!: Female Achievements in the Workplace Since World War II
03/21/2022 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PMJoin The National WWII Museum as we pay tribute to these women and commemorate National Rosie the Riveter Day by hearing from local, modern-day trailblazers about their experiences in the workforce, with a historical overview given by Kim Guise, Senior Curator and Director of Curatorial Services.
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Meet the Author: "Dear Bob...: Bob Hope's Wartime Correspondence with the G.I.s of World War II"
11/11/2021 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMJoin us live and in person for a Veterans Day Meet the Author event featuring a panel discussion with Dear Bob… author Martha Bolton, Bob Hope’s daughter Linda Hope, and Senior Curator Kim Guise.
