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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
The iconic bomber of the European theater, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, carried the fight to the Germans in the skies over Europe.
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Rosie the Riveter and Benny the Bungler: WWII Propaganda at Work
During World War II, the US government waged a constant battle for the hearts and minds of the public. “Rosie the Riveter” and many other wartime propaganda posters remain relevant 75 years later.
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GIs in Germany: First Impressions of the Former Third Reich
By VE-Day, 1.6 million American soldiers stood on German soil. Their first months in the land of their former enemy were marked by a number of surprising observations and interactions.
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Best of WWII Public Programs: Post-World War II
Even though the fighting ended in Europe with VE-Day on May 8, 1945, the effects of the war and its legacies continue up to this day.
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Harlan Twible, USS Indianapolis (CA-35)
After delivering vital parts to the island of Tinian for the atomic bomb that would be dropped on Hiroshima, the heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis was struck by two enemy torpedoes on July 29, 1945. The ship sank in twelve minutes.
Past Events
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Last Chance! Exhibit Closing September 24, 2023
09/01/2023 - 09/24/2023All month long, save on Museum admission when you purchase tickets online with coupon code LASTCHANCE for $10 off per person.
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The Walt Disney Studios and World War II
03/17/2023 - 09/24/2023Organized by The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, California, The Walt Disney Studios and World War II will be on display in The National WWII Museum’s Senator John Alario, Jr. Special Exhibition Hall from March 17, 2023, through September 24, 2023.
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"Expressions of America"
09/23/2023 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PMThe Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
