Personal correspondence offers an intimate glimpse of a world at war.

 

The National WWII Museum is proud to bestow the 2021 American Spirit Award—its highest honor—along with the American Spirit Medallion, Silver Service Medallion and Billy Michal Student Leadership Award to individuals across the country who embody the American spirit through their extraordinary leadership and service.

During World War II, this anthem was sung by African Americans fighting fascism abroad and continuing the struggle for social justice in the United States.

NEW ORLEANS (September 4, 2009) – For Bruce Broughton, World War II begins with Big Bands, not a big bang. The veteran Hollywood composer...

One of the best fighters of World War II, the F4U Corsair tormented the Japanese from Guadalcanal until the end of the war.