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The Fate of Emperor Hirohito
Would Japanese Emperor Hirohito remain in power after his nation’s surrender? His fate rested in part on the attitude of General Douglas MacArthur.
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The Miraculous Deliverance From a Titanic Tragedy
The horrific casualty toll of World War II in Asia, especially China, helped determine the important decisions about how to bring it to an end.
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Forgotten Fights: Malta's Faith, Hope, and Charity, 1940
The courageous volunteer pilots of three obsolete British biplanes nicknamed Faith, Hope, and Charity engaged enemy raiders in combat over Malta in June 1940.
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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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Storytime at the Museum
11/09/2024 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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