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Tsar Bomba: The Largest Atomic Test in World History
The combined force of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings was minuscule in comparison to the Tsar Bomba, the most awesome nuclear weapon ever detonated.
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The Fate of Japanese POWs in Soviet Captivity
The Soviets inflicted terrible brutality on their Japanese captives.
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Dog Day Afternoon
In honor of National Dog Day, think about what it would be like to volunteer your dog for military service.
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"To Bear the Unbearable": Japan's Surrender, Part II
Although a decision to continue the war would mean national suicide, members of the Japanese military came close to refusing Emperor Hirohito’s surrender order.
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Sacrifice: The 333rd Field Artillery at the Battle of the Bulge
Manning 155mm howitzers, African American gunners sacrificed themselves to defend fleeing infantry. Eleven of them were murdered by the Waffen SS, and then forgotten by the US Army.
Past Events
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Expressions of America Family Night
08/05/2023 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PMThe Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
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Coast Guard Birthday
08/04/2023 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMMark the US Coast Guard's 233rd birthday with free admission for active-duty and reserve members, retirees, and veterans of the Coast Guard.
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Webinar: "Commemorating the Treblinka Uprising: A Story of Resistance and Remembrance"
08/02/2023 | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AMJoin The National WWII Museum as we host Arizona State University professor Jacob Flaws, PhD, and College of Charleston professor Chad Gibbs, PhD, in conversation with Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy historian Jason Dawsey, PhD, to mark the 80th anniversary of the Treblinka prisoner uprising.
