On September 16, 1940, the United States instituted the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, which required all men between the ages of 21 and 45 to register for the draft.
2021 marks the centennial of the creation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
November 20–22, 2025
Head to The Higgins Hotel for a live instrumental showcase of wartime piano music.
Explore the Museum after hours and learn more about our special exhibition on African American service in World War II—for free!
Join Bing and the Belles as they look back on his USO performances during World War II and sing his wartime hits.