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The Story of Austrian Catholic Resister Franz Jägerstätter
Terrence Malick’s upcoming WWII drama is officially titled A Hidden Life.
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Tribute Gifts
Your thoughtful donation is a meaningful way to honor someone special while also offering a lasting tribute to the courageous men and women of World War II and their legacy. It is an investment in The National WWII Museum and contributes to the preservation and celebration of the American Spirit.
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History Through the Viewfinder
A chance encounter with a WWII martyr’s memorial starts a chain of confrontations with the past.
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Press Release
The National WWII Museum and Hancock Whitney Announce 2024 American Spirit Award Honorees
NEW ORLEANS (April 2, 2024) — The National WWII Museum is proud to announce the 2024 recipients of the American Spirit Award, the Museum’...
Past Events
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Meet the Author--"Old Breed General: How Marine Corps General William H. Rupertus Broke the Back of the Japanese in World War II From Guadalcanal to Peleliu"
06/14/2022 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMOld Breed General is the biography of Rupertus and the story of the Marines at war in the Pacific.
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The Rise and Fall of Hitler's Germany (May 31 - June 11, 2022)
05/31/2022 - 06/11/2022 | 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. 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.
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American Spirit Awards 2022
06/09/2022 - 06/10/2022 | 12:00 AMThe American Spirit Awards celebrates individuals and organizations whose work reflects the values and spirit of those who served our country during the World War II years.