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Mack Fitzgerald, 93rd Bombardment Group
Mack Fitzgerald discusses taking part in the 1 August 1943 bombing raid on the oil refineries in Ploesti, Romania.
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World War I's Stalingrad: The Siege of Przemyśl and Europe’s Bloodlands by Alexander Watson, PhD
One of World War I's greatest battles, the siege of Przemyśl, set the stage for the brutal fighting—and genocide—that scarred Eastern Europe in World War II.
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Major Charles L. Thomas and the 614th Tank Destroyer Battalion
The African American 614th Tank Destroyer Battalion earned a Presidential Unit Citation for its heroic stand in France in December 1944, and a Medal of Honor in 1980 posthumously awarded to Major Charles Thomas.
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Enrique Cervantes, 100th Bombardment Group
Enrique Cervantes describes how he was determined to become a military pilot, even though he initially had to overcome some hurdles to do so.
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Penetrating Home Waters: Destroyer Sweep of Sagami Nada
An anti-shipping sweep conducted on July 22, 1945 was the first time US Navy ships entered the outer reaches of Tokyo bay since April 1939.
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Sensory Friendly Mornings
09/28/2024 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMAvailable on the last Saturday of each month, Sensory Friendly Mornings are for individuals of all ages with special needs and their families to enjoy early access to the Museum with modifications to make the experience more sensory friendly.
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Storytime at the Museum
09/28/2024 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
09/27/2024 | 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.
