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Engage Until Neutralized: USS Texas Battles Battery Hamburg
In June 1944, USS Texas battled the largest German gun battery in the Cherbourg area in support of the VII Corps’ push on the city.
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John “Lucky” Luckadoo, 100th Bombardment Group
John Luckadoo discusses how the 100th Bombardment Group got the nickname “The Bloody 100th” and the mission during which that nickname was solidified.
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Gunnery Sergeant William G. Walsh'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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No Respect: The United Nations in Peace and War
The United Nations was a child of World War II, and another one of FDR's good ideas.
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James Carrington, 4th Marine Regiment
James Carrington discusses his experiences of being hidden by Filipino guerillas after escaping from Bilibid Prison where he had been a POW of the Japanese for two years.
Past Events
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D-Day - The Invasion of Normandy & Liberation of France (May 25 to 31, 2023)
05/25/2023 - 05/31/2023 | 12:00 AMThe National WWII Museum’s most popular tour provides an in-depth itinerary exploring America’s most famous WWII battle. Offering a full week of touring in Normandy at an incredible price, this unforgettable tour offers great value and features top guides, upscale accommodations in prime locations, comprehensive dining, and exclusive access to sites unseen on other programs.
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"Expressions of America"
05/29/2023 | 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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The Victory Belles Vignette
05/29/2023 | 1:00 PM - 1:30 PMThe delightful Victory Belles trio perform the popular and patriotic music of the 1940s in rich, three-part harmony.
