Press Release
Passing the Torch from the Greatest Generation to the Next
The National World War II Museum advocates talking to veterans as a way to learn about WWII history this Veterans Day.
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Meet the Author: Rona Simmons, No Average Day: The 24 Hours of October 24, 1944
More than 2,600 Americans perished around the world on October 24, 1944—a day overshadowed by more widely remembered dates in WWII history.
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Dogfight Over Tokyo: The Final Air Battle of the Pacific and the Last Four Men to Die in World War II
Join us for a conversation with Pacific War historian and best selling author John Wukovits, who will be interviewed about his latest book: Dogfight Over Tokyo.
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Staff Sergeant Walter David Ehlers's Medal of Honor
A combat veteran when he landed on Omaha beach on June 6, 1944, Walt Ehlers had made a promise to his mother, which often left him at odds with the morality of a soldier’s duty.
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Digital Learning Projects
Explore this section to learn more about World War II.
Past Events
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Dinner with a Curator: "Behind the Scenes of Fighting for the Right to Fight"
02/11/2025 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMLearn more about what it took to reimagine one of the Museum's most complicated special exhibits.
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Storytime at the Museum
02/11/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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Storytime at the Museum
02/04/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
