The National WWII Museum in New Orleans plans commemorative ceremony on Memorial Day.

In honor of Bob Hope’s unwavering support for the troops, the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation has committed a $3 million gift to The National WWII Museum in New Orleans. The generous donation will support integrating Bob Hope’s wartime legacy comprehensively throughout the Museum’s campus. Hope’s story, which is a significant component of World War II, represents the value of laughter and humanity in even the darkest times.

The Education Department of The National World War II Museum announces its 2011 Student Essay Contest theme: "Why Should We Remember Pearl Harbor?" Winners get cash prizes. Contest open to high school and middle school students.

The National WWII Museum today announced the appointment of thirteen new members to the institution’s Board of Trustees. The new Museum Trustees hail from states across the nation, including Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Nevada and Washington. The newly elected Trustees also include Andre Villeneuve, who resides in London, which makes him the first person from outside of the United States to be elected to the Museum’s Board.

Photo Caption: The National WWII Museum officials and friends gather to break ground on the Floyd Education and Collections Pavilion on A...