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The End of World War II in Japan and the Question of Democracy
The construction of a democratic order in Japan during the American occupation was one of the more significant outcomes of the conflict.
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“Old Enough to Fight, Old Enough to Vote”: The WWII Roots of the 26th Amendment
The 26th Amendment, which lowered the voting age to 18, has roots in WWII history.
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Cats? In the Military?!
Despite their small, fluffy nature and their propensity to do as they please, even cats had a place in the military.
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Second Lieutenant John H. Leims 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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Pluck, Pogy, and Portland: Naming Navy Ships in World War II
Cities, birds, and denizens of the deep. Three items which on the surface have nothing in common, yet they were all conventions for naming US warships in the WWII era.
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The Diary of Anne Frank
03/17/2024 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMIn this transcendently powerful adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, Anne Frank emerges from history a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl who confronts the horrors of a rapidly changing world with astonishing honesty, wit, and determination.
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The Diary of Anne Frank
03/16/2024 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMIn this transcendently powerful adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, Anne Frank emerges from history a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl who confronts the horrors of a rapidly changing world with astonishing honesty, wit, and determination.
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"Expressions of America" Family Night with Belles Pre-Show
03/16/2024 | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PMThe Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive food and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
