Institute for the Study of War and Democracy: A Playlist
The Institute for the Study of War and Democracy has created a playlist of songs about World War II.
The Institute for the Study of War and Democracy has created a playlist of songs about World War II.
As the premiere episode of the new PBS documentary miniseries shows, America’s involvement in Vietnam can be tracked back to World War II.
The final liberation of the Philippines at the end of World War II released Filipinos from years of torment—but recognition of their courage and sacrifice was slow in coming.
On June 22, Alexander Jefferson (1921-2022), one of the last of the Tuskegee Airmen, passed away at the age of 100.
Head to The Higgins Hotel for a live instrumental showcase of wartime piano music.
In 1992, Museum founder and award-winning author Stephen E. Ambrose published the New York Times bestseller Band of Brothers — which became not only a successful HBO miniseries, but also a cultural phenomenon that continues today. Join staff from America's official WWII museum and notable historians for the real-life epic journey across Europe. This exclusive travel opportunity includes tour stops and special guests not featured anywhere else.
Not all soldiers fight with weapons. In World War II, some fought with pencils, brushes, and sketch pads.
Ages: Children entering grades 3rd – 4th.
Week 2: June 19-23 (3rd – 4th grades), 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.