Cajun-Acadian WWII Commemoration: A Salute to French-Speaking Veterans
Join The National WWII Museum and the Consulate General of Canada as we salute the last living French-speaking World War II veterans from Canada and south Louisiana.
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Tension in a Peacetime Society
The experiences of those left to support the war effort on the Home Front, combined with those of returning veterans, helped further reveal underlying tensions and led to significant changes in the social history of the United States.
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The 1945 San Francisco Conference and the Creation of the United Nations
In April 1945, fifty nations gathered in San Francisco, California and created The United Nations.
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Dinner with a Curator:
"Barbed Wire on the Bayou: Axis Prisoners of War in Louisiana"11/18/2025 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMLearn more about the experiences of the thousands of Italian and German POWs held in camps across Louisiana.
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Jacob Flaws, PhD
Jacob Flaws, PhD, is an assistant professor of history at Kean University and a Nonresident Fellow at the National World War II Museum.
Past Events
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Easy Company Tour: England to the Eagle's Nest (May 8 - 20, 2023)
05/08/2023 - 05/20/2023 | 12:00 AMIn 1992, Museum founder and award-winning author Stephen E. Ambrose published the New York Times bestseller Band of Brothers — which became not only a successful HBO miniseries, but also a cultural phenomenon that continues today. Join staff from America's official WWII museum and notable historians for the real-life epic journey across Europe. This exclusive travel opportunity includes tour stops and special guests not featured anywhere else.
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Experience the Victory (May 11 - 14, 2023)
05/11/2023 - 05/14/2023 | 12:00 AMTravel to The National WWII Museum in New Orleans to explore, remember, and reflect on World War II through exclusive access to the Museum’s campus.
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"Expressions of America Family Night"
05/13/2023 | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PMThe Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
