In 1942, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) became the first independent US intelligence agency. It only lasted for three years and three months but it became the basis for the modern Central Intelligence Agency.
Walter Broll was present during the German bombing attack on Bari Harbor in Italy on 2 December 1943.
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.
Although the precipitating events could not have been more different, both high school students in World War II and high school students today have seen their school lives disrupted and irrevocably changed seemingly overnight.
Historical fiction has a power all its own to communicate experiences of war and atrocity.
The 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.
How do you coax an 80-year-old military vehicle back to life? And, more importantly, how do you keep it reliably running?
The US Air Force will celebrate its 76th birthday on September 18, 2023. The Museum will mark this service birthday with FREE admission for all active-duty members, reserve members, retirees, and veterans of the US Air Force.