Few American generals of World War II inspired as much admiration or as much controversy as George S. Patton.

Education is at the heart of the Museum mission—teaching the lessons of World War II so all generations can understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn. 

Beginning a research paper on World War II can be daunting. With Research Starters, you can get a basic introduction to major WWII topics, see recommended secondary sources, and view primary sources you can use from the Museum’s collection.

NEW ORLEANS (November 20, 2025) — The National WWII Museum on Thursday announced the creation of its annual Book Awards, which will recog...

This program will be a conversation between Jason Dawsey, PhD, of The National WWII Museum's Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, and Michael Neiberg, PhD, inaugural Chair of War Studies in the Department of National Security and Strategy at the United States Army War College.