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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.
Past Events
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The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
04/14/2025 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 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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Dinner with a Curator: "Collect and Conserve: The Hunt for the Nazi-Looted Treasures of Europe"
04/08/2025 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMTake a closer look at the artwork stolen by the Third Reich and the efforts to recover and repatriate them.
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Storytime at the Museum
04/08/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
