Okinawa: The Battle and Bomb
Just over 75 years ago—on April 1, 1945—American troops invaded the 70-mile long island of Okinawa in the largest amphibious operation of the Pacific War.
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Solomon Gift Names Theater at The National WWII Museum
NEW ORLEANS (September 5, 2009) – The National World War II Museum in New Orleans has announced a significant gift from the family whose ... -
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PH-47: A Cameraman’s Right Hand
Designated the PH-47, better known as the Speed Graphic, this was the standard issue camera to US Army photographers.
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HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr
03/13/2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMThis one-woman show pays tribute to one of Hollywood’s most glamorous stars while shedding light on her legacy as a trailblazing inventor.
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HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr
03/14/2026 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PMThis one-woman show pays tribute to one of Hollywood’s most glamorous stars while shedding light on her legacy as a trailblazing inventor.
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"Winston Churchill: The Blitz"
10/13/2023 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMActor and speaker Randy Otto embodies Britain's greatest prime minister in this one-man performance set against the harrowing backdrop of The Blitz.
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Virtual Teacher Workshop: "What It Takes To Win: Teaching the US Home Front"
10/12/2023 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PMLearn about life on the US Home Front during World War II and gain effective strategies and resources to teach about it in your classroom.
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Wartime Piano Happy Hour
10/06/2023 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMHead to The Higgins Hotel for a live instrumental showcase of wartime piano music.
