Gay and Lesbian soldiers faced extraordinary discrimination during World War II. Most found new communities of people and thrived despite the oppression. Discover the film Coming Out Under Fire that shares their story.

When the United States entered World War II, it also declared total war on New Orleans most sinful reputation.

Once Hitler declared a place a "stronghold," his men had no choice but to fight to the death.

The Museum’s archives contains many examples of letters written to children and the tones struck in the letters are as varied as the paper they’re written on. How did those in service help children understand what was happening in World War II while still trying to make sense of it themselves?

The origins of an iconic movie line and the refinement of rules for the treatment of prisoners of war.