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Research Starters: US Military by the Numbers
See a breakdown of numbers in the US military, by branch and year, in World War II.
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Research Starters: The Draft and World War II
On September 16, 1940, the United States instituted the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, which required all men between the ages of 21 and 45 to register for the draft.
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Take A Closer Look: America Goes to War
America's isolation from war ended on December 7, 1941, when Japan staged a surprise attack on American military installations in the Pacific.
Past Events
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Wartime Piano Happy Hour
03/17/2023 | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PMAfter your Museum visit, join us in BB’s Stage Door Canteen for a casual performance of wartime piano music!
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The Walt Disney Studios and World War II Opening Reception
03/16/2023 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PMOrganized by The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, California, The Walt Disney Studios and World War II will be on display in The National WWII Museum’s Senator John Alario, Jr. Special Exhibition Hall from March 17, 2023, through September 24, 2023.
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"Expressions of America"
03/15/2023 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PMThe Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
