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The 30th Infantry Division’s Heroic Stand at Mortain, August 1944
The US 30th Infantry Division receives the Presidential Unit Citation in honor of its heroism at the Battle of Mortain, August 1944.
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The National WWII Museum to Celebrate 25th Anniversary with Full Slate of Events
NEW ORLEANS (April 24, 2025) — In recognition of its 25th anniversary and to highlight the continued importance of its mission, The Natio... -
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The 1944 Bretton Woods Conference
The Bretton Woods conference in summer 1944 saw the global rise of the American Economic Empire—the empire of the dollar.
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Dame Vera Lynn, 1917-2020: A Tribute
Dame Vera Lynn, who died on June 18, 2020 at age 103, inspired millions of people in Great Britain and the United States through the darkest days of World War II.
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PFC Willy F. James, Jr's Medal of Honor
Willy F. James, Jr. was one of seven African Americans to receive the Medal of Honor for service in World War II, an award delayed decades by bias and discrimination.
Past Events
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"X Troop: The Secret Jewish Commandos of World War II"
06/09/2021 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMTune in for a conversation about the men of X Troop, who were the real Inglorious Basterds: a secret commando unit of young Jewish refugees who were trained in counterintelligence and advanced combat to deliver decisive blows against the Nazis.
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Operation Home Front (June 3 - 6, 2021)
06/03/2021 - 06/06/2021 | 12:00 AMTravel to The National WWII Museum in New Orleans to explore, remember, and reflect on World War II through exclusive access to the Museum’s campus.
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Operation Home Front (June 2 - 5, 2021)
06/02/2021 - 06/05/2021 | 12:00 AMTravel to The National WWII Museum in New Orleans to explore, remember, and reflect on World War II through exclusive access to the Museum’s campus.
