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Article TypeThe Soldier Voting Act and Absentee Ballots in World War II
Absentee ballots gave American citizens in uniform a voice in their nation’s government during World War II.
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John Coltrane: From World War II to Jazz Genius
Before John Coltrane became recognized as an influential jazz musician, he served with the US Navy band the Melody Masters.
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Making Automobiles Last During World War II
Civilian workers struggle to keep their cars running amid strict wartime restrictions.
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10 Notable World War II Books of 2021
Must-reads of 2021 picked by historians and scholars in the Institute for the Study of War and Democracy.
Past Events
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Reel History: A Flicker in Eternity
02/19/2025 | 5:00 PM - 7:30 PMJoin us in partnership with the Japan Society of New Orleans to commemorate the Day of Remembrance with a special documentary screening.
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Travel Webinar: Japan and Okinawa with Jonathan Parshall
02/19/2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMJoin The National WWII Museum's Educational Travel Team and expert historian Jonathan Parshall to learn about this upcoming journey commemorating the end of the war in the Pacific, just over 80 years later.
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Storytime at the Museum
02/18/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
