The classic holiday musical White Christmas reveals the impact of military service in World War II.

While Navajo code talkers of World War II have been featured in several books and, in 2002, a Hollywood movie, in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day it is important to remember that members of many different tribes served in this role.

The National WWII Museum today announced its newest educational journey, combining the best of Normandy with Paris, the “City of Lights.” The River Seine to the Beaches of Normandy will feature an exclusive lecture series by one of the Museum’s most beloved guest speakers, Alex Kershaw, award winning author of “The Bedford Boys” and recently released “Avenue of Spies.” Tour guests will be immersed in the beautiful vistas and engaging stories of the Normandy region, paired with the highest level of luxury, including a river cruise aboard Uniworld’s brand-new, exclusively chartered Joie de Vivre.

On May 8, 1945, World War II in Europe came to an end.

Well before the war ended, President Franklin D. Roosevelt envisioned a plan for veterans to return home and better their lives through the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944. But administering the massive welfare program required navigating social and political challenges.