Season 4 Episode 3 – A French Teenager in the Resistance with Nicole Spangenberg
Welcome to a special season of World War II on Topic: Veteran Voices, where we listen to firsthand accounts from those who lived through the war.
Welcome to a special season of World War II on Topic: Veteran Voices, where we listen to firsthand accounts from those who lived through the war.
The story of Company E, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, continues to inspire people across the world. Their remarkable story of brotherhood and determination, as told by Museum founder Stephen Ambrose in his book and the accompanying HBO miniseries Band of Brothers, is a testament to the American spirit. Their legacy is now carried on in part by the actors who portrayed these courageous soldiers. In 2024, we are honored host James Madio, Rick Gomez, Ross McCall, and Frank John Hughes on an exclusive travel program marking 80 years from Easy Company’s combat in Normandy, the Netherlands, and the Ardennes.
With a brick at The National WWII Museum, you have a unique opportunity to create a lasting tribute to loved ones who served their country.
Welcome to a special season of World War II on Topic: Veteran Voices, where we listen to firsthand accounts from those who lived through the war.
Ages: Children entering grades 3rd – 4th.
Week 1: June 12-16 (3rd – 4th grades), 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
In 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.
The Society of the Daughters of American Colonists will honor K-9 war hero Layka for saving the life of her handler, US Army Ranger Julian McDonald, and his teammates in Afghanistan.