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Press ReleaseNEW ORLEANS (June 5, 2007) – On June 6, the anniversary of the original D-Day invasion at Normandy, the National World War II Museum in N...
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We Can Do It!: Female Achievements in the Workplace Since World War II
Join 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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Actors in Uniform: From Lieutenant Henry Fonda to Mister Roberts
Actor Henry Fonda put a successful acting career on hold to serve in the US Navy.
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Our War Too: Women's History Symposium
The symposium, which took place from February 29 to March 1, 2024, featured topics expanding upon the Museum’s special exhibit, Our War Too: Women in Service.
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Knit Your Bit: The National WWII Museum provides warm gifts to Veterans, enters year three
NEW ORLEANS – In October of 2006, The National World War II Museum in New Orleans introduced Knit Your Bit, a national, grass-root...
Past Events
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Meet the Author: Robin Judd, "Between Two Worlds: Jewish War Brides after the Holocaust"
03/19/2025 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PMJoin us in conversation with Robin Judd, author of Between Two Worlds: Jewish War Brides after the Holocaust.
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Dinner with a Curator: “Rosie!: Bringing History to Life Onstage”
03/18/2025 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMLearn more about the BB's Stage Door Canteen original show Rosie! and how it honors the millions of American women who entered the workforce during World War II.
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Storytime at the Museum
03/18/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.