The Leadership, Death, and Legacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt
To commemorate the anniversary of Franklin D. Roosevelt's death, we sat down with his biographer, Nigel Hamilton, PhD.
To commemorate the anniversary of Franklin D. Roosevelt's death, we sat down with his biographer, Nigel Hamilton, PhD.
"Prior to touring the Museum vault with the curatorial staff, our class was introduced to another perspective of teaching World War II—using statistics to help strengthen or challenge an argument."
"As our last day began at the Summer Teacher Institute at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, we couldn’t help but feel bittersweet about our experiences. We felt this way because our time here had been nothing short of outstanding and we were not ready to leave but were excited to bring new ideas and strategies to our classrooms across the United States."
Mascot became a popular position for many rescued puppies along the way.
Servicemen could dance with Betty Grable, be served a sandwich by Shirley Temple, and watch performances by Bob Hope and Carmen Miranda. Roy Rogers even rode his horse, Trigger, right onto the stage for some prancing tricks.
Join The National WWII Museum in a joint presentation with the National WWI Museum and Memorial as we explore the end of World War I, Armistice Day, and the origins of World War II.
Join Dr. Kristen Burton, Teacher Programs and Curriculum Specialist, as she moderates a conversation with the filmmakers behind History Speaks: The Diary of a Generation. Viewers will also be able to watch a segment of History Speaks: Hooray for Hollywood.
On September 30, 1938, Nazi Germany entered an agreement with the United Kingdom, France, and Italy approving the annexation of the Sudetenland. This lecture will describe the efforts that led to the signing of the agreement and how it kicked off what became World War II.