July 17 marks the 76th anniversary of the Port Chicago Disaster. The Port Chicago 50 have yet to be exonerated.

Visitors often ask, “Why is the Museum in New Orleans?” The answer to this simple question requires an understanding of the city’s involvement in World War II, politics, and American memory.

The National WWII Museum President & CEO awards the Silver Service Medallion to veterans, and those with a direct connection to World War II, who have served our country with distinction and continue to lead by example.

This month, we invite you to consider how the war that changed the world changed life for women in the United States. 

Battleship Missouri Memorial curator’s family connection to the USS Arizona’s Marine Detachment.