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Joseph Sasser, 50th Engineers, Attu
Joseph Sasser discusses his experiences on Engineer Hill during the final hours of the Battle of Attu in May 1943.
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Captain Joseph J. McCarthy'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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Beyond the Decision: Strategies to Teach the History of the Atomic Bombs and the End of World War II
A presentation of The National WWII Museum's curricular resources to help educators teach about the use of atomic bombs against Japan.
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Raymond Bailey, USS Franklin (CV-13)
Raymond Bailey describes a horrible experience he had after the USS Franklin (CV-13) was hit by two bombs while operating off the coast of Japan in March 1945.
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Signalman First Class Douglas A. Munro's Medal of Honor
For extraordinary heroism and acts above and beyond the call of duty during World War II, the United States Congress awarded 473 Medals of Honor. To date, 3,534 have been awarded since the inception of the Medal during the US Civil War. Only one has ever been awarded to a US Coast Guardsman.
Past Events
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"Expressions of America"
07/17/2023 | 8:00 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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Megastructures: Forced Labor and Massive Works in the Third Reich (July 6 to 17, 2023)
07/06/2023 - 07/17/2023 | 12:00 AMJoin Dr. Alexandra Richie on a poignant tour of Poland to discover the remnants of the vast construction projects initiated by the Third Reich and hear the stories of those who were forced to build them.
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"Expressions of America"
07/15/2023 | 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.
