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The End of World War II in Japan and the Question of Democracy
The construction of a democratic order in Japan during the American occupation was one of the more significant outcomes of the conflict.
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“Old Enough to Fight, Old Enough to Vote”: The WWII Roots of the 26th Amendment
The 26th Amendment, which lowered the voting age to 18, has roots in WWII history.
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Cats? In the Military?!
Despite their small, fluffy nature and their propensity to do as they please, even cats had a place in the military.
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Second Lieutenant John H. Leims Medal of Honor
In the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history, 27 Marines and sailors were awarded the Medal of Honor for action on Iwo Jima. No other campaign surpassed that number.
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Pluck, Pogy, and Portland: Naming Navy Ships in World War II
Cities, birds, and denizens of the deep. Three items which on the surface have nothing in common, yet they were all conventions for naming US warships in the WWII era.
Past Events
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Storytime at the Museum
06/14/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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Camp Camo Grades 5–6
06/09/2025 - 06/13/2025 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMDiscover how the different branches of the US Armed Forces have impacted World War II and history up to today at Camp Camo. This session is for children entering grades 5 and 6.
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Spy Camp Grades 3–4
06/09/2025 - 06/13/2025 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMExperience the drama and intrigue of espionage at The National WWII Museum's summer Spy Camp! This session is for children entering grades 3 and 4.
