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The Peninsula: The Crimea at War
How the strategic location of the diamond-shaped peninsula proved too much for the Germans.
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Museum Pays Tribute Bob Dole, WWII Veteran and Public Servant
The Museum mourns the passing of WWII veteran, longtime US Senator, presidential candidate, and American Spirit Award recipient Bob Dole, who passed away December 5, 2021.
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The Return of Japanese Americans to the West Coast in 1945
On February 19, 1942, President Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, that ultimately laid the foundation for the forced removal and subsequent incarceration of over 125,000 individuals of Japanese ancestry, two thirds of whom were American citizens.
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Commemorative Flags
Stars and Stripes: Fly a Flag in Honor of Your Loved One at The National WWII Museum Your participation in the flag-flying program... -
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Rabbi Alexander Goode: Faith and Service in Wartime
When the troop ship he was aboard in the North Atlantic began sinking, Rabbi Alexander Goode and his fellow chaplains sacrificed themselves so that others could live.
Past Events
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Free Teacher Professional Development Webinar
11/08/2017 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PMLouisiana in World War II Teacher Professional Development Webinar
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Teacher Professional DevelopmentLouisiana in World War II Teacher Workshop
Louisiana in World War II Teacher Workshop
Visit the Museum for a resource-packed workshop focusing on strategies for teaching middle and high school students about the role Louisiana and its citizens played during World War II. The program will kick off with a guided tour of the Museum’s special exhibit, The Pelican State Goes to War: Louisiana in World War II, followed by a session introducing innovative ideas for helping students analyze Louisiana-related documents, photos, and other primary sources.
Lunch will be accompanied by a short program describing the war’s impact on Louisiana foodways during the war. All participants will receive a published curriculum guide, including locally relevant primary sources perfect for use in grades 7–12.
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Special Event: Higgins Reunion Day
10/21/2017 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMCelebrate New Orleans industry and innovation during Higgins Reunion Day at The National WWII Museum!
