Part 6: Postwar World
September to December 1945: In this final episode, the aftermath and consequences of the war are laid bare, as the trials at Nuremberg and Tokyo seek to restore justice in a world destroyed.
September to December 1945: In this final episode, the aftermath and consequences of the war are laid bare, as the trials at Nuremberg and Tokyo seek to restore justice in a world destroyed.
August 1945: The surrender of Japan is announced days after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. And WWII veterans begin the long road home.
May to July 1945: Germany surrenders. The war in Europe is over, but the fighting in the Pacific rages on. America prepares to test the most fearsome weapon ever created.
April to June 1945: Focus shifts to the Pacific theater, where the Battle of Okinawa is underway. As America considers an invasion of Japan, efforts to build the atomic bomb are reaching climatic stages.
Honoring the legendary female singing groups from the 1930s to the 1960s and beyond.
The Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
Travel 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.