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“Lady Death” of the Red Army: Lyudmila Pavlichenko
Known to her enemies as “Lady Death,” Lyudmila Pavlichenko is recognized as the most successful female sniper in history with a total of 309 confirmed kills.
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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.
Past Events
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Storytime at the Museum
05/13/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
05/12/2025 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 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 Rat Pack Now Mother's Day Matinee
05/11/2025 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PMExperience the music, style, comedy, and camaraderie of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.—the Rat Pack—at this world-class tribute show!
