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Last Surviving Pilot from Battle of Britain Passes Away at 105
John “Paddy” Hemingway, along with his fellow RAF pilots who have been revered as “the Few,” played a critical role in defending the United Kingdom against Nazi Germany during the summer of 1940.
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A Shoebox of Photos. A Hidden WWII Legacy Revealed.
Even though he grew up surrounded by WWII veterans in his small Arkansas town, Rod Fortner knew very little about where his dad served and what he had experienced as a young Marine.
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Best of WWII Public Programs: Hidden Gems
We look back at some of the best author events at The National WWII Museum.
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"Keepers of the Light": The Flambeaux Strike of 1946
After four years of cancelled celebrations, Mardi Gras returned in 1946. For the veteran flambeaux carriers—a dangerous and physically taxing job—the need for better wages resulted in a historic strike that caused “a post-war rude awakening.”
Past Events
Deposit - The Rise and Fall of Hitler's Germany Tour (Sep 18 start)
Deposit - The Rise and Fall of Hitler's Germany Tour (Sep 18 start) lcm-mercedes
Deposit - The Rise and Fall of Hitler's Germany Tour (Sep 18 start)Featuring 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.
Featuring 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. Led by Dr. Richie—one of the world's foremost experts on World War II in Europe—the tour will visit Berlin's Olympic Stadium and Reichstag; sites of the Third Reich's exploits and atrocities across Europe at Auschwitz, Wannsee, and Warsaw; as well as stunning cathedrals and Teutonic castles. With full-time guides and historians to add depth and context to every stop and special guests with firsthand recollections of the war years, travelers will have access to a uniquely immersive historical view of Germany and Poland as they travel in comfort to some of Europe's most extraordinary sites.
For more information on this and other tour offerings, visit www.ww2museumtours.org.
Cost:
Early Booking Savings Price (book by June 9, 2017)
$6,995 Per Person Double Occupancy
$9,093.50 Per Person Single Occupancy
Bookings received after June 9, 2017, please add $400 per personSpace is limited and we expect this tour to sell out quickly!
Questions? 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. Payment will be due 90 days prior to departure, on Friday, June 20, 2017.
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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Panel Presentation
09/26/2017 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMU-505: Its History, Louisiana Connections, and Modern Legacy
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Meet the Author
09/12/2017 | 5:00 PM - 7:30 PMJeremi Suri, PhD presents The Impossible Presidency: The Rise and Fall of America’s Highest Office