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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’... -
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A Memorial Day Remembrance: “Happy” Neil’s Share in the American Flag
Among the Museum's collection are many stories of those who did not return, like PFC Darrel “Happy” Neil, killed in action on July 7, 1944 in France.
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Louisiana Spotlight: Molly Marine
In 1943, a Mexican artist in New Orleans sculpted a statue of a Woman Reservist (United States Marine Corps) named Molly Marine. Displayed on Canal Street, she can still be found in the city today.
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Past Events
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The Master’s in WWII Studies Celebration of Graduates
06/03/2023 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMThe National WWII Museum's Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy will welcome recent graduates from Arizona State University’s World War II Studies master’s program to New Orleans on June 2–3 to celebrate the completion of their graduate degrees.
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Easy Company Tour: England to the Eagle's Nest (May 21 - June 2, 2023)
05/21/2023 - 06/02/2023 | 12:00 AMIn 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.
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Dinner with a Curator: "Trouble in Paradise: The Impact of World War II on Hawaii"
05/23/2023 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMAfter the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii underwent significant social and cultural changes.
