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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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Volunteer Stories
VeteransJAMES NERISONVETERAN OF PT-305, SQUADRON 22Jim Nerison joined the US Navy on November 2, 1942, at the age of 17. After boot camp ... -
Press Release
BB’s Stage Door Canteen Announces 2016-2017 Season
The National WWII Museum’s live theater venue, BB’s Stage Door Canteen, today announced its 2016-2017 season featuring a new dynamic male vocal trio, a tribute to beloved Bob Hope and a debut production honoring WWII factory worker turned Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe. The thrilling season lineup serves as a tribute to the men and women who entertained the nation’s troops, while offering a unique opportunity to share the culture of the WWII era with new generations.
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Military Reunions
The National WWII Museum is the perfect place to host your Military Reunion! We have multiple options for your Reunion to partake in and we are happy to assist you in planning your visit.
Past Events
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Meet the Author & Film Screening
01/10/2018 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PMJoin us for a screening of the classic film Casablanca to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its release. Sip on Moroccan-themed drink specials while enjoying this memorable film, then join historian Meredith Hindley as she discusses Casablanca during wartime and its similarities and differences to the Casablanca that Humphrey Bogart's character, Rick, roamed.
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Special Event: Songs of Ascent
01/03/2018 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMJoin us for Songs of Ascent: Music from the Victims of World War II, featuring live performances and immersive visuals from composers impacted by World War II. Hear the stories of Holocaust victims Viktor Ullmann and Carlo Taube, both musicians and composers, French organist, composer, and soldier Jehan Alain, and composer, conductor, and Nazi sympathizer Anton Webern.
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Special Presentation
12/06/2017 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMA Veteran’s Story: Paul Hilliard
WWII veteran Paul Hilliard shares memories of his wartime experiences and how they shaped his life in Louisiana after the war’s conclusion, when he built a successful career in the oil-and-gas industry.