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Press ReleaseNEW ORLEANS (September 3, 2009) – Seventy years ago, on Sept. 3, 1939, Great Britain and France, responding to the Nazi invasion of Polan...
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May The Fourth Be With You!: World War II's Influence on "Star Wars"
Join The National WWII Museum as curators Josh Schick and Cory Graff discuss the different ways that World War II influenced the Star Wars saga, from its weapons and costumes to its epic galactic battle scenes.
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The 80th Anniversary of D-Day
Welcome to a special two-part series of World War II On Topic highlighting the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Listen as expert historians discuss the legacy of the invasion of Normandy, and hear archival firsthand accounts from those who were in Normandy on June 6, 1944.
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Press Release
The National WWII Museum Hosts Japanese American Experiences in World War II National Student Electronic Field Trip
On May 13, 2021, The National WWII Museum will host the Japanese American Experiences in World War II Electronic Field Trip that will take classrooms across the country on a virtual journey to explore this critical chapter of WWII and American history.
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Press Release
The National World War II Museum’s cutting-edge Solomon Victory Theater, Stage Door Canteen and The American Sector open today
NEW ORLEANS (November 6, 2009) – The National World War II Museum opened three new venues this morning with a combination of power, pomp ...
Past Events
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"Bing & the Belles"
05/28/2025 | 11:45 AM - 2:00 PMJoin Bing and the Belles as they look back on his USO performances during World War II and sing his wartime hits.
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Storytime at the Museum
05/27/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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Storytime at the Museum
05/24/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.