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Article TypeMaking Automobiles Last During World War II
Civilian workers struggle to keep their cars running amid strict wartime restrictions.
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10 Notable World War II Books of 2021
Must-reads of 2021 picked by historians and scholars in the Institute for the Study of War and Democracy.
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The Soldier Voting Act and Absentee Ballots in World War II
Absentee ballots gave American citizens in uniform a voice in their nation’s government during World War II.
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John Coltrane: From World War II to Jazz Genius
Before John Coltrane became recognized as an influential jazz musician, he served with the US Navy band the Melody Masters.
Past Events
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Storytime at the Museum
09/27/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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Meet the Author: Pamela D. Toler, The Dragon from Chicago: The Untold Story of an American Reporter in Nazi Germany
09/25/2025 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PMJoin us in conversation with historian Pamela D. Toler, PhD, author of The Dragon from Chicago: The Untold Story of an American Reporter in Nazi Germany.
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Garden to Glass: Cheers to Victory
09/24/2025 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMSample garden-fresh cocktails, learn how to make them at home, and vote for your favorites as area distillers and bars compete to create the best cocktails using local ingredients.
