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Press ReleaseNEW ORLEANS – Founded as the National D-Day Museum and now designated by Congress as America’s official World War II Museum, The National...
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It’s Your War, Too: Women in World War II
World War II wasn't just a man's war—350,000 American women answered the call and served their country.
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Four Forgotten American Memoirs of World War II
Thousands of men and women wrote memoirs detailing their experiences in World War II. Here are four lesser known examples that merit a second look.
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The PBY Catalina in World War II
Whether it played the role of the “Black Cat,” “Mad Cat,” or “Dumbo,” the PBY Catalina proved itself as one of the most instrumental amphibious planes as it struck fear in the Axis and provided hope for the Allies.
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New Orleans in the Second World War
Two years after the renowned historian began planning a war museum and eight years before The National D-Day Museum opened, Ambrose delivered a lecture, “New Orleans in the Second World War.”
Past Events
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Event
Echoes of Courage: Portraits at Normandy, 1944–2024
05/26/2025 - 06/30/2025On display Monday, May 26, through Monday, June 30, 2025, in Louisiana Memorial PavilionEchoes of Courage is a moving photographic tribut... -
"Bing & the Belles"
06/30/2025 | 11:45 AM - 2:00 PMJoin Bing and the Belles as they look back on his USO performances during World War II and sing his wartime hits.
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Storytime at the Museum
06/28/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.