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Edward Woods, US Merchant Marine
Edward Woods describes shipping out of New York Harbor aboard the oil Tanker SS Brandy Station.
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Forgotten Fights: The Taking of WN61, Omaha Beach Fox Green Sector by John C. McManus, PhD
Staff Sergeant Raymond Strojny almost single-handedly took out German strongpoint WN-61, clearing the way for his 1st Division comrades to take Omaha Beach's Fox Green sector on D-Day.
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Curator's Pick: Items From the Front Lines
Hear about four unique items from our Collection that saw action.
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Midway Before and After
The modern history of Midway atoll includes its commercial uses and post-war reversion of a natural state resulting in its designation as a National Wildlife Refuge.
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Louisiana Spotlight: Landing Craft Mechanized, the "Other" Higgins Boat at D-Day
On D-Day, Higgins boats landed thousands of GIs on French shores. Often overlooked in comparison to the LCVP is its "big brother"—the Landing Craft Mechanized.
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The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
12/27/2024 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PMJoin our signature vocal trio the Victory Belles for an evening of 1940s tunes paired with our state-of-the-art outdoor sound and light show, Expressions of America.
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The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
12/26/2024 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PMJoin our signature vocal trio the Victory Belles for an evening of 1940s tunes paired with our state-of-the-art outdoor sound and light show, Expressions of America.
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The Victory Belles Ring in the Season
12/23/2024 | 11:45 AM - 2:00 PMCelebrate the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen with a brand-new show from the Victory Belles and the Victory Six Band!
