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Private First Class Desmond Thomas Doss Medal of Honor
On October 12, 1945, US Army medic Desmond Doss became the first conscientious objector to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
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Press Release
Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers Throw Back to 1945 to Benefit The National WWII Museum
On September 2, 1945, Japan signed the documents that ended World War II. That October, the World Series was enjoyed by a nation at peace for the first time since December 7, 1941. While most star players were still overseas and some wartime rules remained in effect, the game marked a much-needed return to normalcy for Americans. The Detroit Tigers ultimately triumphed over the Chicago Cubs four games to three—in large part due to the play of honorably discharged slugger Hank Greenberg.
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Meet the Author "Churchill: Master and Commander--Winston Churchill at War, 1895-1945"
British author and historian Anthony Tucker-Jones comes to discuss his latest work on one of the giants of history, Winston Churchill, with the Museum’s own Dr. Rob Citino. Presented as The Orlin Russell Corey Memorial Lecture, in Partnership with the Churchill Society of New Orleans.
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Remembering Tom Blakey
On Thursday, January 15, 2015, The National WWII Museum acknowledged a sad milestone in the death of the Museum’s legendary volunteer Thomas Blakey, a former U.S. Army paratrooper who fought in the European Theater. Blakey died at his home early Thursday morning.
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Get in the Scrap!
January Classroom of the Month: East Garner Magnet Middle School in Garner, North Carolina.
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Deposit - Writing the War In the Footsteps of WWII Correspondents
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Deposit - Writing the War In the Footsteps of WWII CorrespondentsVisit Ernest Hemingway’s Paris and Ernie Pyle’s “Long Thin Line of Personal Anguish” on Omaha Beach with The National WWII Museum’s new tour, retracing the footsteps of the war’s most legendary chroniclers. Guided by best-selling author Donald L. Miller and the words of Hemingway, Pyle, and others, travelers will relive some of World War II’s most significant battles while also visiting some of the world’s most history-rich settings.
Join renowned historian and best-selling author Donald L. Miller, PhD, on a journey into some of World War II’s most significant battles, guided by the words of the war’s top correspondents. Stand on Omaha Beach while the words of Ernie Pyle and Ernest Hemingway take you back to June 1944. Contrast the modern serenity of St. Malo with the horrors recorded by Lee Miller during the 1944 siege of the city. Experience Martha Gellhorn’s Paris, and traverse the Huertgen Forest in the footsteps of “Beachhead Don” Whitehead. Along the way, visit six of the most beautiful and historically significant spots in Europe: Normandy, Saint-Malo, Mont Saint-Michel, Chartres, Paris, and Aachen.
For more information on this and other tour offerings, visit ww2museumtours.org.
Cost:
$5,995 per person double occupancy
$7,990 per person single occupancyQuestions? Call our travel experts at 877-813-3329 x 257.
By clicking “Complete My Order” you will pay a $1,000 deposit per person and are officially registering for this tour, however you are NOT paid in full. A representative from our Travel Team will contact you by mail with tour details, a statement of your account (including your online deposit) and payment schedule for this tour. The balance of your registration fees is due no later than June 25, 2017. Our tours fill fast, please pay in full by that date to ensure your spot.
Our cancellation policies are strictly enforced, and we strongly encourage you to purchase travel insurance. Please contact the Travel Department toll free at 1.877.813.3329 x 257 to request a quote from our insurance partner, TravelSafe. Many travel insurance policies will waive pre-existing conditions for travelers purchasing insurance within 21 days of booking a tour. Contact the Travel Department toll free at 1.877.813.3329x 257 or email travel@nationalww2museum.org to request a quote.
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Online Learning Series
10/02/2017 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMThe 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal
Part Three: The Final Offenses and Legacy of Guadalcanal
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Deposit - The Rise and Fall of Hitler's Germany Tour (Sep 18 start)
09/18/2017 - 09/29/2017 | 12:00 AMFeaturing noted historian Dr. Alexandra Richie, The National WWII Museum's exclusive 12-day trip explores Germany and Poland through the lens of the rise and fall of the Third Reich.
