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Curator's Choice: The Luck of the Irish
The shamrock is the symbol of Ireland and a recurring theme in The National WWII Museum’s collection.
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Sergeant William G. Harrell's 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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Julia Child Helped Develop Shark Repellant during World War II
Julia Child is known more for her recipe for bœuf bourguignon than her time in the Office of Strategic Services.
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Girl Scouts Provide Much-Needed Aid During World War II
Girl Scouts’ history of volunteering during times of crisis has been prevalent since the very beginning.
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Ladies Who Launch: Women of the Brunswick Shipyard
When the Allies desperately needed cargo ships, women bravely stepped up to supply them by working at shipyards across the country, including in Brunswick, Georgia.
Past Events
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Scout Week Badge Workshop: Double Victory: African American Experiences in World War II
02/01/2025 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMScouts will learn about the adversity African Americans in the war effort overcame and take inspiration from their stories of courage and leadership.
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Storytime at the Museum
02/01/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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Humans of the Holocaust
01/13/2025 - 01/31/2025In commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, The National WWII Museum will display a series of photographs and personal accounts from Erez Kaganovitz's digital storytelling project.
