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Press ReleaseNEW ORLEANS (March 6, 2025) — The National WWII Museum is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the American Spirit Award, the Museum’...
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Oral History Reflections of Norman Mineta and Alan Simpson
Historian Hannah Dailey discusses Japanese American incarceration during World War II through the lens of oral histories conducted with former Congressman Norman Y. Mineta and former Senator Alan K. Simpson.
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Institute for the Study of War and Democracy: A Playlist
The Institute for the Study of War and Democracy has created a playlist of songs about World War II.
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The Vietnam War
As the premiere episode of the new PBS documentary miniseries shows, America’s involvement in Vietnam can be tracked back to World War II.
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Liberation of the Philippines 1945
The final liberation of the Philippines at the end of World War II released Filipinos from years of torment—but recognition of their courage and sacrifice was slow in coming.
Past Events
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16th International Conference on World War II
12/07/2023 - 12/09/2023The International Conference on World War II is the premier adult educational event bringing together the best and brightest scholars, authors, historians, and witnesses to history from around the globe to discuss key battles, personalities, strategies, issues, and controversies of the war that changed the world.
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Wartime Piano Happy Hour
11/17/2023 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMHead to the Higgins Hotel inside the PC Lounge for a live instrumental showcase of wartime piano music.
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Teaching with Primary Sources: African American Women in World War II
11/11/2023 | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PMThe National WWII Museum invites middle and high school educators to join us for an exciting professional development opportunity.